1. the range of things that a subject, activity, book, etc. deals with
2. the opportunity or possibility to do or deal with something
3. a telescope, microscope, or other device used for viewing
Usage: informal

1. to look at something carefully in order to assess or examine it
Usage: informal

Examples

• The scope of the project includes marketing and sales.
• There is plenty of scope for improvement in our system.
• The research falls outside the scope of this study.
• She used a scope to observe the distant stars.
• We need to scope out the competition before launching.
• The scope of his knowledge impressed everyone.
• The new law broadens the scope of environmental protection.