scope
scope (skōp)n. 1. The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions. 2. Breadth or opportunity to function. See Synonyms at room. 3. The area covered by a given activity or subject. See Synonyms at range. 4. The length or sweep of a mooring cable. 5. Informal. A viewing instrument such as a periscope, microscope, or telescope.tr.v. Slang scoped, scop·ing, scopes To examine or investigate. Often used with out: “Their World Wide Web site is, for now, the best place to scope out the future of the media business in cyberspace.” (Marc Gunther). [Italian scopo, aim, purpose, from Greek skopos, target, aim. See spek- in Indo-European Roots.]
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