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   scope

   /skəʊp/

   noun

   • 1. the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant: "we widened the scope of our investigation" Similar extentrangebreadthwidthreachsweeppurviewspanstretchspreadhorizonareaspherefieldrealmcompassorbitambitterms of referencefield of referencejurisdictionremitconfinelimitgamutcompetence
   • 2. the opportunity or possibility to do or deal with something: "the scope for major change is always limited by political realities" Similar opportunityfreedomlatitudeleewaycapacitylibertyroomroom to manoeuvreelbow roomplaypossibilitychanceinformal:wriggle roomwiggle room
   • ▪ a purpose, end, or intention: archaic "Plato even maintains religion to be the chief aim and scope of human life"
   • 3. a telescope, microscope, or other device having a name ending in -scope: informal "infrared night scopes"
   • 4. the length of cable extended when a ship rides at anchor.
   • 5. the number of terms or arguments affected by an operator such as a quantifier or conjunction.

   verb

   • 1. assess or investigate something: "they'd scoped out their market"
   • ▪ set the scope of (a projected undertaking): "it is important that a project is scoped correctly to ensure the budget can be accurately defined"
   • 2. look at carefully; scan: informal North American "they watched him scoping the room, looking for Michael"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘target for shooting at’): from Italian scopo ‘aim’, from Greek skopos ‘target’, from skeptesthai ‘look out’. scope (sense 3 of the noun) is derived from -scope.

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   What does scope mean?

   • Curt as is the cable it has yet scope to show up a little more of our great K.'s outfit. A few words will suffice to explain the general scope of those alterations. On reaching the front the volunteer captain soon found scope for his pencil. Scope definition: extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc..

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   What is a broad scope?

   • n. 1. The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions: broaden one's scope by reading. 2. The opportunity or possibility to function or be active: gave her imagination broad scope. See Synonyms at room. 3. The extent of a given activity or subject that is involved, treated, or relevant: the scope of the debate. See Synonyms at range. 4.

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   What does escopo mean?

   • escopo, possibilidade, vigiar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SCOPE definition: 1. the range of a subject covered by a book, programme, discussion, class, etc.: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   What is beyond the scope of a subject?

   • beyond the scope of something This subject lies beyond the scope of our investigation. outside the scope of something These issues were outside the scope of the article. These disputes fall within the scope of the local courts. These criteria were used to determine the scope of the curriculum. The scope of the exhibition is disappointingly narrow.

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   Is there scope for improvement?

   • There is plenty of scope for improvement. (Definition of scope from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 範圍, 機遇, （做某件事的）餘地，機會… 范围, 机遇, （做某件事的）余地，机会… alcance, campo, ámbito… escopo, possibilidade, vigiar… champ [masculine], portée [feminine], possibilité [feminine]…

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   How do you use a scope?

   • You will learn how to use the scope to focus on stained organisms. The surgeon looks through two scopes that provide a three-dimensional image of inside the patient. The surgery is done through a scope so the stomach is not open. Agents carry infrared scopes that enable them to see through the night.

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   1. The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions: broaden one's scope by reading. 2. The opportunity or possibility to function or be active: gave her imagination broad scope. See Synonyms at room. 3. The extent of a given activity or subject that is involved, treated, or relevant: the scope of the debate. See Synonyms at range. 4.

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