scope

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈskoʊp/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.

2 Definition

A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

Synonyms
telescopic sight
3 Definition

Opportunity; broad range; degree of freedom.

4 Definition

The region of program source code in which a given identifier is meaningful, or a given object can be accessed.

5 Definition

The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part.

6 Definition

The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies.

Example Sentences
  • the scope of an adverb
7 Definition

A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.

8 Definition

Any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.

9 Definition

A bundle, as of twigs.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out.

2 Definition

To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.

Example Sentences
  • The surgeon will scope the football player's knee to repair damage to a ligament.
3 Definition

To limit (an object or variable) to a certain region of program source code.

Example Sentences
  • If we locally scope the user's login name, it won't be accessible from outside this function.
4 Definition

To examine under a microscope.

Example Sentences
  • The entomologist explained that he could not tell what species of springtail we were looking at without scoping it.
5 Definition

To observe a bird using a spotting scope.