Definitions
01range or extent
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the range of things that a subject, an organization, or a project deals with.
n. the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.
日本語:範囲※
“The new law is limited in scope and only applies to large companies.”
“The committee decided that the environmental impact of the new highway fell outside the scope of their current investigation.”
Usage
Often used with the prepositions 'of' or 'for'.
02opportunity
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the opportunity or freedom to do something or to be successful.
n. the opportunity or possibility for unhindered activity or thought.
“This new job offers much more scope for using my creative skills.”
“The existing framework leaves little scope for innovation, forcing researchers to adhere to outdated protocols.”
Usage
Commonly follows 'there is' or 'offers'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03viewing instrument
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a tool used for looking at things, like a telescope or a part of a gun used for aiming.
n. any of various instruments for viewing or observing, such as a telescope, microscope, or a sighting device on a firearm.
日本語:スコープ※
“He looked through the scope of his rifle to see the target more clearly.”
“The technician adjusted the scope to get a better view of the microscopic organisms in the water sample.”
04programming region
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the part of a computer program where a specific name or piece of data can be used.
n. the region of program source code in which a given identifier is valid or an object is accessible.
“The variable is not recognized because it is outside the scope of this function.”
“Global variables should be used sparingly to avoid conflicts within the local scope of nested functions.”
Synonyms
05to investigate
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
v. to look at or examine something to get a general idea of it.
v. to assess or investigate something, typically to determine its feasibility or to gather preliminary information.
“We need to scope the area before we decide where to build the camp.”
“The team spent the first week scoping the requirements of the project to ensure the budget was realistic.”
Usage
Often used as the phrasal verb 'scope out'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “scope” in context.
Verb
01. define scope
“Before starting the project, we must clearly define the scope to avoid unnecessary delays.”
verb + noun
02. give scope
“The new legislation will give scope for further investment in renewable energy.”
verb + noun
03. limit scope
“The committee decided to limit the scope of the inquiry to events that occurred last year.”
verb + noun
04. offer scope
“The flexible nature of the role offers scope for personal and professional development.”
verb + noun
05. provide scope
“These findings provide scope for a more detailed investigation into the matter.”
verb + noun
06. reduce scope
“Due to budget cuts, the department had to reduce the scope of the research project.”
verb + noun
07. widen scope
“The university plans to widen the scope of its curriculum to include more digital skills.”
verb + noun
Adjective
08. considerable scope
“There is considerable scope for improvement in the way the company handles customer complaints.”
adj + noun
09. scope of the regulations
10. scope limit
Real-World Examples
“Current methods to measure recreational reading aren’t capturing data that reveals the full scope of how Gen Z reads.” “In the TotalEnergies case, the company acknowledged that its own activities result in emissions that pose risks to the environment, but it said emissions from its customers were outside the scope of the law.” “Goodman’s, if narrower in scope, was likely to be more useful in practice.” “It said it has shared information about the scope of its inquiry with the police and HMRC.” Etymology
From Italian scopo (“purpose”), from Latin scopus (“target”), from Ancient Greek σκοπός (skopós), from σκέπτομαι (sképtomai), from Proto-Indo-European *speḱ-. Etymologically related to skeptic and spectrum.
From Latin scopa.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. scope out
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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