scope

scope · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with.

  2. 2.

    The opportunity or possibility to do something.

  3. 3.

    A device for viewing or examining.

  4. 4.

    [as verb]To assess or investigate.

Forms

plural: scopes

Related words

See also: extent, limit, range
Synonyms: extent, range, reach

Etymology

From Greek skopos ("target, watcher"), from skopein ("to look at").