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Word: scope (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • a device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target
  • A short version of periscope, or telescope or oscilloscope
  • computing The region of program source in which an identifier is meaningful.
  • The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.

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Verb:

  • To perform a cursory investigation, as ''to scope out''.
  • To perform arthroscopic surgery.

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