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Meaning of the word scope in English

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scope

US /skoʊp/
UK /skoʊp/
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Noun

1.

the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant

Example:
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The scope of this project is very broad.
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We need to define the exact scope of our research.
Synonym:
rangereachextentspanbreadth
2.

opportunity or possibility for something to happen or be developed

Example:
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There is plenty of scope for improvement.
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The new policy offers greater scope for innovation.
Synonym:
opportunitypossibilityfreedomlatitudeleeway
3.

a device for looking at very small objects or very distant objects

Example:
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He used a microscope to examine the cells under high scope.
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The hunter adjusted the scope on his rifle.
Synonym:
telescopemicroscopeperiscopesight

Verb

1.

assess or investigate something

Example:
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We need to scope out the competition before launching our product.
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The team will scope the requirements for the new software.
Synonym:
assessevaluateinvestigateexaminesurvey
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