scope meaning
scope :
range, extent
noun
▪ The scope of the project is large.
▪ The range of the project is big.
▪ We need to define the scope of the study.
▪ We need to set the range of the study.
paraphrasing
▪ range – extent
▪ extent – range
scope :
to examine, to look at
verb
▪ They scoped the area for new opportunities.
▪ They examined the area for new chances.
▪ We need to scope out the competition.
▪ We need to look at the competition.
paraphrasing
▪ survey – to examine
▪ inspect – to look at
▪ explore – to look at
Pronunciation
scope [skoʊp]
The stress is on the whole word and sounds like 'skohp'.
Common phrases and grammar about scope
scope - Common meaning
noun
range, extent
verb
to examine, to look at
Part of Speech Changes for "scope"
▪ scoping (verb) – examining or looking at
▪ scoped (verb) – examined or looked at
Common Expressions with "scope"
▪ scope of work – range of tasks
▪ scope out – to examine closely
▪ within the scope – inside the range
▪ beyond the scope – outside the range
Important examples of scope in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, scope is often used to talk about the range of a project or task.
Example of a confusing word: scope (to look or examine)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, scope is used to mean examining something, often appearing in questions about checking or investigating.
scope
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
scope of work
'range of tasks', used in job descriptions or project outlines.
scope out
means 'to examine closely', used when looking at something in detail.
Differences between similar words and scope
scope
,
range
differences
Scope often refers to the extent or opportunity, while range is more about the distance or variety.
scope
,
extent
differences
Scope is used to describe the range or opportunity, while extent refers to the degree or level of something.
Words with the same origin as scope
The origin of scope
The word scope comes from the Greek 'skopos', meaning 'target' or 'aim'.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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