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SKOHP/skəʊp/

Scope is the range of what something covers, or the opportunity for action: beyond / within the scope of this essay, limited / wide scope, or scope for improvement / expansion. Range is more physical or numerical; scope is abstract and academic. It is common when you define the limits of a discussion or project.

Meaning

The range of things that something deals with, or the opportunity for it.

Examples

• “This essay is beyond the scope of the class.”
• “Privacy law is outside the scope of this module.”
• “There is little scope for negotiation on the price.”

Good to know

within / beyond the scope of. scope for = opportunity. Academic limits of a topic.

Near in meaning

range

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