scope


3scope

verb
scopedscop·ing

Definition of SCOPE

transitive verb
: to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —often used with out <scoped her out from across the room — Timothy Allis>

Origin of SCOPE

perhaps from 2scope
First Known Use: 1974

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