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Synonyms
scope (skōp)

[Italian scopo, aim, purpose, from Greek skopos, target, aim.]

noun 

  1. The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions.
  2. Breadth or opportunity to function. See synonyms at room
  3. The area covered by a given activity or subject. See synonyms at range
  4. The length or sweep of a mooring cable.
  5. Informal A viewing instrument such as a periscope, microscope, or telescope.

transitive verb: scoped, scop·ing, scopes. 

Slang
To examine or investigate. Often used with out: “Their World Wide Web site is, for now, the best place to scope out the future of the media business in cyberspace.” (Marc Gunther)