scope — the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant
Pronunciation (IPA): /skoʊp/
Korean meaning: 범위, 영역, 규모
Korean pronunciation: 스코프 (강세: 스코프)
Example Sentences
- My mom's scope of worrying extends from what I had for breakfast to whether aliens will invade Earth.
- The scope of this meeting has expanded so much that we're now discussing the meaning of life.
- Please define the scope of the research project clearly.
scope
NOUN//skoʊp//
the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant
The scope of the project was far beyond what anyone had originally imagined.
The scope was too wide to COPE — but she handled it with an S(mile). (S + COPE → When the SCOPE is too large, you have to COPE with the S(cale of it))
Expand your scope — from telescope to microscope — and nothing stays hidden.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'scopo' meaning 'target' or 'aim', which derives from Greek 'skopos' meaning 'watcher' or 'target'. The word entered English through Italian Renaissance usage and evolved to mean the range or extent of something.
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📝Examples
“My mom's scope of worrying extends from what I had for breakfast to whether aliens will invade Earth.”
“The scope of this meeting has expanded so much that we're now discussing the meaning of life.”
“Please define the scope of the research project clearly.”
“The problem is beyond the scope of our current discussion.”
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