Scope means how much or how far something includes or affects. We use it to talk about the size or limits of a subject or activity.
The project has a wide scope.
Please check the scope of the problem.
Scope can also mean the chance or ability to do or achieve something. It shows if it is possible to make changes or improvements.
There is scope for improvement here.
She has scope to grow in this job.
Scope is a tool for seeing things that are far away or too small. Examples are telescopes or microscopes, which help us look closely.
He looked through the scope carefully.
Use a microscope scope to see cells.
Scope is a part on some guns that helps the user look at a target and aim well. It makes shooting more accurate.
He looked through the rifle scope.
The scope helps you aim better.
In some workplaces, SCOPE can mean a special job related to computer operations or technical work. It is a type of job title or role.
She works as a SCOPE in the IT department.
The SCOPE handles special computer tasks.
To scope means to look carefully at a place or thing, usually to find information or check something. People can 'scope out' a situation before acting.
We need to scope the area for threats.
He scoped the room for clues.
'Scope out' means to look carefully and learn about a place or person before making a decision. It is often used in casual speech.
Let's scope out the new café nearby.
She scoped out the room before speaking.
