01 n. That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, u…
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That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object.“Your scope is as mine own, So to enforce or qualify the laws As to your soul seems good.” — Shak.“The scope of all their pleading against man's authority, is to overthrow such laws and constitutions in the church.” — Hooker.
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Room or opportunity for free outlook or aim; space for action; amplitude of opportunity; free course or vent; liberty; range of view, intent, or action.“Give him line and scope.” — Shak.“In the fate and fortunes of the human race, scope is given to the operation of laws which man must always fail to discern the reasons of.” — I. Taylor.“Excuse me if I have given too much scope to the reflections which have arisen in my mind.” — Burke.“An intellectual cultivation of no moderate depth or scope.” — Hawthorne.
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Extended area.[Obs.]
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Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable.
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To look at for the purpose of evaluation; usually with out; as, to scope out the area as a camping site.