scope

/ˈskoʊp/ · noun

Meaning

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

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