scope
- Noun. The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.
- Noun. a device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.
- Noun. (computing) The region of program source in which an identifier is meaningful.
- Noun. (slang) Shortened form of periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.
- Verb. To perform a cursory investigation, as ''to scope out''.
- Verb. (slang) To perform arthroscopic surgery.
- Verb. (slang) To examine under a microscope.
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