Scope — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈskōp/

Meaning & Definition of Scope

Scope (noun)

  1. intention, object
  2. space or opportunity for unhampered motion, activity, or thought
  3. extent of treatment, activity, or influence
  4. any of various instruments for viewing
  5. microscope
  6. telescope

Scope (verb)

  1. to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —usually used with out
  2. to view (something) with a telescope
  3. to examine with an endoscope and especially an arthroscope

Scope (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends

    "the company's scope of operations now spans two continents"

    similar: ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confines, dimension(s), extent, range, reach, realm, sweep, width
    related: gamut, spectrum, spread, bailiwick, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, province, region, specialty, sphere, terrain, frontier, horizon, panorama

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Scope

The most common words with a similar meaning to Scope:

ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confines, dimension(s), extent, range, reach, realm, sweep, width

Related Words for Scope

gamut, spectrum, spread, bailiwick, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, province, region, specialty, sphere, terrain, frontier, horizon, panorama

Word Forms of Scope

Inflections: scoped, scoping

Origin & Etymology of Scope

Italian scopo purpose, goal, from Greek skopos; akin to Greek skeptesthai to watch, look at spy

First known use: 1549

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Scope

Words & Phrases Containing Scope

-scope, scope out, spotting scope

Frequently Asked Questions about Scope

What does "Scope" mean?

"Scope" means intention, object. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: intention, object.

What is another word for "Scope"?

Other words for "Scope" include ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confines, dimension(s), extent and range. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Scope" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Scope"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Scope". Common alternatives include ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confines, dimension(s), extent, range, reach and realm.

How do you use "Scope" in a sentence?

Examples of "Scope" in a sentence: "the company's scope of operations now spans two continents".

Is "Scope" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Scope" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Scope" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Scope" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Scope"?

"Scope" is pronounced /ˈskōp/.

What is the origin of the word "Scope"?

"Scope" comes from Italian scopo purpose, goal, from Greek skopos; akin to Greek skeptesthai to watch, look at spy. First known use: 1549.