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scope Definition

scope (skōp)

noun

  1. the extent of the mind's grasp; range of perception or understanding a problem beyond his scope
  2. the range or extent of action, inquiry, etc., or of an activity, concept, etc. the scope of a book
  3. room or opportunity for freedom of action or thought; free play
  4. telescope, microscope, radarscope, etc.
  5. Naut. length, extent, or sweep, as of a cable
  6. Now Rare end; purpose

Etymology: It scopo < L scopus, goal, target < Gr skopos, a mark, spy, watcher < base of skopein, to see, altered by metathesis < IE base *spe-, to peer, look carefully > spy, L specere, to see

transitive verb scoped, scop·ing

Slang to look at or look into carefully; scrutinize; investigate; examine closely: often with out

scope Synonyms

scope

n.

reach, range, field; see expanse, extent, range 2. See syn. study at range.

scope Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • directive: Assignment statements are normally placed outside the scope of section definition directives.
  • adjudication: Rule 11 provides: " The scope of the adjudication shall be the matters identified in the notice requiring adjudication " .
  • exemption: Customs responded changing the UK law from 21 March 2002 to take such supplies back into the scope of the exemption.
  • regulation: When the scope of the Regulation is determined, the Group will need to re-examine the issues.

Converse of object

  • broaden: We really need to broaden the scope of our songs.
  • widen: She widens the scope of her answer to compare a heroine with a hero.
  • extend: The PhD could itself include computational work to extend the scope of the model.
  • expand: Furthermore, we are expanding the scope of our studies of dynamic combinatorial chemistry.
  • define: Under the ' Analysis ' menu, choose ' Classification ' which allows you to classify the entries contained within a defined scope.
  • restrict: The content and scale of study are prescribed and locational contexts stipulated which restricts scope for innovation.

Preposition: for

  • improvement: The report includes indicator values to identify where there is scope for improvement in specific areas.
  • expansion: There is also scope for expansion into new areas.
  • misunderstanding: The level of detail in the report leave little scope for misunderstanding.

Adjective modifier

  • ample: The property offers ample scope to extend subject to planning permission.
  • considerable: There is considerable scope for further elaboration of the scheme we have implemented here.
  • broad: Any environmental provisions should have a broader scope that GM alone.
  • limited: Some good points but limited scope makes the proxy server topic weak in chapter seven.
  • geographical: Consideration will be given in future to the geographical scope of the Group's work.
  • tremendous: The creation of DCLG offers tremendous scope to transform the prospects of communities across the country.

Noun used with modifier

  • epic: The game keeps the epic scope of Age of Empires ' game play while evolving the combat and economic features.

Browse dictionary entries near scope

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  5. scoopful
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  8. scone
  9. sconce
  10. scombroid
  1. scope creep
  2. scope of authority
  3. scope of employment
  4. -scope
  5. scopolamine
  6. scopula
  7. -scopy
  8. scorbutic
  9. scorch
  10. scorched earth policy