1. An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
   "within the scope of an investigation";
   - range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit
    
2. The state of the environment in which a situation exists
   "The project's scope expanded beyond initial expectations";
   - setting, background
    
3. [informal] A magnifier of images of distant objects
   "The astronomer peered through the scope to observe the stars";
   - telescope
    
4. Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
   "The technician used a scope to troubleshoot the circuit board";
   - oscilloscope, cathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO
    
5. (computing) the region of code in which an identifier is accessible
   "The variable was declared within the function's scope"

1. Estimate or determine the nature, value, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
   "The team scoped the project to determine its feasibility";
   - measure, evaluate, valuate [N. Amer], assess, appraise, value, apprise [Brit, archaic], apprize [archaic]

Derived forms: scoped, scopes, scoping

Type of: electronic equipment, environment, evaluate, extent, judge, magnifier, pass judgment

Part of: cardiac monitor, heart monitor, microwave radar, monitor, monitoring device, radar, radio detection and ranging, radiolocation

Encyclopedia: Scope, Alberta