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scope


1scope

noun \ˈskōp\

Definition of SCOPE

2
: space or opportunity for unhampered motion, activity, or thought
3
: extent of treatment, activity, or influence
4
: range of operation: as a : the range of a logical operator : a string in predicate calculus that is governed by a quantifier b : a grammatical constituent that determines the interpretation of a predicate or quantifier

Origin of SCOPE

Italian scopo purpose, goal, from Greek skopos; akin to Greek skeptesthai to watch, look at — more at spy
First Known Use: circa 1555

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