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scope

The word “scope” has 1 syllable: scope

It's pronounced as /skoʊp/

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In the thesaurus, “scope” has 32 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for scope along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scope

Meanings of scope

  • noun
    1. The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.
    2. A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.
    3. Opportunity; broad range; degree of freedom.
    4. The region of program source code in which a given identifier is meaningful, or a given object can be accessed.
    5. The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part.
    6. The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies.
    7. A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.
    8. Any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.
    9. A bundle, as of twigs.
  • verb
    1. To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out.
    2. To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.
    3. To limit (an object or variable) to a certain region of program source code.
    4. To examine under a microscope.
    5. To observe a bird using a spotting scope.

Example Sentences

  • The project was delayed because its scope kept expanding.
  • He used a telescope to increase his scope of the night sky.
  • The report covers a wide scope of environmental issues.
  • We need to define the scope of the research before starting.
  • Her responsibilities fall outside the scope of her current role.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms or another words to scope, such as: ambit, amplitude, bailiwick, breadth, circle, compass, confines.

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