Scop: meaning, definitions and examples

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scop

 

[ skษ™สŠp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in business

The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.

Synonyms

breadth, extent, range, reach

Examples of usage

  • The report covers a wide scope of issues.
  • This project is beyond the scope of my expertise.
Context #2 | Verb

in research

To look for something, typically using a tool or instrument for observation.

Synonyms

examine, explore, survey

Examples of usage

  • We will scope the area for potential threats.
  • The researchers scoped out the best location for the experiment.

Translations

Translations of the word "scop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alcance

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคฏเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bereich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jangkauan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑััะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakres

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฏ„ๅ›ฒ (ใฏใ‚“ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท portรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcance

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapsam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ”์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุทุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozsah

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozsah

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œƒๅ›ด (fร nwรฉi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obseg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umfang

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒา›ั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒจแƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™hatษ™ dairษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alcance

Etymology

The word 'scope' originates from the Italian word 'scopo', meaning 'aim' or 'purpose'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the extent or range of something. Today, 'scope' is commonly used in various fields such as business, research, and technology.

See also: scope, telescope.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,519, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.