scoop

US /skuːp/
UK /skuːp/
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1.

a short news report of an event that is important and is reported before it is known by other newspapers or television and radio companies

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The newspaper got a major scoop on the scandal.
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She was proud of her latest scoop.
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2.

a tool like a large spoon with a deep bowl, used for taking up and serving food such as ice cream, mashed potatoes, or rice

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Could you hand me the ice cream scoop?
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She used a large scoop to serve the rice.
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ladlespoondipper
3.

the amount of something that a scoop can hold

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Add one scoop of protein powder to the shake.
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He ordered two scoops of chocolate ice cream.
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1.

to pick up or remove something with a scoop or as if with a scoop

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He used a shovel to scoop the dirt into the wheelbarrow.
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She carefully scooped the baby bird back into its nest.
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ladlespoonshovelliftgather
2.

to win a competition or award, especially unexpectedly or by a large margin

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The underdog team managed to scoop the championship.
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She scooped up all the awards at the ceremony.
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