scope

CEFRB1

/skəʊp/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The range or limits of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    A device used to view distant or hidden things.

Examples

  • The problem is beyond the scope of my understanding.

  • There's still plenty of scope for improvement.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /skoʊp/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

  2. Potential range of action; degree of freedom; opportunity.

  3. The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.

More examples

In context

  • Their scope and shape is unclear.

  • Environmental impacts lie outside the scope of this report.

  • My job doesn't give me much scope for personal development.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Italian scopo (“purpose”), from Latin scopus (“target”), from Ancient Greek σκοπός (skopós), from σκέπτομαι (sképtomai), from Proto-Indo-European *speḱ-. Etymologically related to skeptic and spectrum.