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Meaning of the word scoop in English

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scoop

US /skuːp/
UK /skuːp/
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Noun

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

Example:
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The newspaper got a major scoop on the scandal.
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She was proud of her latest scoop.
Synonym:
exclusivebreakrevelationdisclosureexpose
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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
ladlespoondipper
3.

the amount of something that a scoop can hold

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
portionservingdollop

Verb

1.

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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
ladlespoonshovelliftgather
2.

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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
wingainsecurecaptureclinch
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