Descopeverb
To reduce the scope of; to revise objectives downward, sometimes in the context of a funding shortfall.
Scopenoun
The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.
Scopenoun
(weapons) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.
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(computing) The region of program source in which an identifier is meaningful.
Scopenoun
(logic) The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part.
Scopenoun
(linguistics) The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies.
Scopenoun
(slang) A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.
Scopenoun
Short for any medical procedure that ends in the suffix endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.}}
Scopeverb
To perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out.
Scopeverb
To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.
Scopeverb
(slang) To examine under a microscope.
Scopenoun
That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object.
Scopenoun
Room or opportunity for free outlook or aim; space for action; amplitude of opportunity; free course or vent; liberty; range of view, intent, or action.
Scopenoun
Extended area.
Scopenoun
Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable.
Scopenoun
To look at for the purpose of evaluation; usually with out; as, to scope out the area as a camping site.
Scopenoun
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Scopenoun
the state of the environment in which a situation exists;
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a magnifier of images of distant objects
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electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities