scope out
phrasal verb
scoped out; scoping out; scopes out
US, informal
: to look at (someone or something) especially in order to get information
They scoped out the area before setting up the tent.
Players were scoping out the competition.
He wants to scope out all of the possibilities before deciding what to do.
Examples of scope out in a Sentence
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There are already so many shoe deals to scope out, including 33% off some fresh Nikes.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 July 2024
Two of the buzziest technology trends in health care — artificial intelligence and weight-loss drugs — appear to be converging as companies increasingly scope out the potential to capitalize on both.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 9 July 2024
As the Skydance talks fell apart, other bidders emerged to scope out a potential acquisition of National Amusements Inc. alone (instead of trying to construct a deal that also comprises Paramount Global).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 July 2024
Birders will enjoy scoping out trails, fields and meadows at Holliday Park, Marott Woods Nature Preserve, Southeastway Park and Riverside Park.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2024
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 July 2024
Two of the buzziest technology trends in health care — artificial intelligence and weight-loss drugs — appear to be converging as companies increasingly scope out the potential to capitalize on both.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 9 July 2024
As the Skydance talks fell apart, other bidders emerged to scope out a potential acquisition of National Amusements Inc. alone (instead of trying to construct a deal that also comprises Paramount Global).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 July 2024
Birders will enjoy scoping out trails, fields and meadows at Holliday Park, Marott Woods Nature Preserve, Southeastway Park and Riverside Park.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2024
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“Scope out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scope%20out. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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