1. past tense of scope; to examine or investigate something carefully
Usage: informal
2. past tense of scope; to look at or observe something, often quickly or casually
Usage: informal

Examples

• The detective scoped the crime scene for evidence.
• We scoped out the restaurant before making reservations.
• She scoped the competition before the big game.
• They scoped the area for the best camping spot.
• He scoped the job market before graduating.
• The team scoped the building’s security system.