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scope
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- pronunciation:
- skop
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the breadth or range of one's view, thoughts, operation, or the like.
The clients were impressed with the scope of our vision for their project.These questions are beyond the scope of this investigation.You've explored your topic very narrowly, so your paper lacks scope.
- synonyms:
- compass, reach
- similar words:
- area, dimension, extent, gamut, magnitude, play, size
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| definition 2: |
the chance to function freely.
The school encourages students to give their imaginations full scope.- synonyms:
- freedom, latitude, room
- similar words:
- play
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| definition 3: |
a telescope, microscope, or the like.
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| related words: |
amplitude, freedom, instrument, latitude, leeway |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
scopes, scoping, scoped |
| definition: |
(slang) to examine; look over (often fol. by "out").
A rival business just opened on the next block, so we're going up there to scope out the competition.- synonyms:
- examine, look over, scan
- similar words:
- assess, contemplate, evaluate, glance at, reconnoiter, scrutinize, study
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| related words: |
scour |
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