Associations to the word «Scopes»

Wiktionary

SCOPE, noun. The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.
SCOPE, noun. A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target
SCOPE, noun. (computing) The region of program source in which an identifier is meaningful.
SCOPE, noun. (logic) The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part.
SCOPE, noun. (linguistics) The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies.
SCOPE, noun. (slang) Shortened form of periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.
SCOPE, verb. To perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out.
SCOPE, verb. (slang) To perform arthroscopic surgery.
SCOPE, verb. (slang) To examine under a microscope.
SCOPE CREEP, noun. (project management) Uncontrolled growth in the scope or requirements of a project.
SCOPE DOPE, noun. (military) (slang) (US) Officer responsible for radar
SCOPE DOPES, noun. Plural of scope dope
SCOPE OUT, verb. (idiomatic) (informal) To examine; to scout; to investigate; to check out.

Dictionary definition

SCOPE, noun. An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power".
SCOPE, noun. The state of the environment in which a situation exists; "you can't do that in a university setting".
SCOPE, noun. A magnifier of images of distant objects.
SCOPE, noun. Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities.

Wise words

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