Scope in English
- scope⇄-scope
(combining form.) an instrument for viewing, examining, or observing.
Ex. Telescope = an instrument for viewing distant objects. Stethoscope = an instrument for examining the chest. - scope⇄scope (1), noun.
1a. the distance the mind can reach; extent of view.
Ex. Very hard words are not within the scope of a child's understanding.
(SYN) compass.
b. the area over which any activity operates or is effective; range of - scope⇄scope (2), noun.
(Informal.)
1. an instrument for viewing, such as a microscope, telescope, or radarscope.
2. a telescopic sight for a rifle.
Ex. All were equipped with 20-power scopes (New York Times).
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