scope

US /skoʊp/

UK /skəʊp/

B1

noun

  • Opportunity for action or thought
  • Range of things included or dealt with
  • Instrument that you use to look at things

verb

  • to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —usually used with out

Examples

The geographical scope of product markets has widened since the war.

In her new house she had full scope for her passion for gardening.