scope

• Nom désignant l'étendue, l'ampleur ou la portée de ce qui est considéré, réalisé ou possible, ainsi que le champ d'application ou les limites d'une activité, d'un sujet ou d'une compétence.

A noun referring to the range, extent, or opportunity for something to be considered, done, or developed.

1. Range or extentB2formal

   The range of subjects, activities, or areas that something deals with or includes.

   Portée

   • The scope of the project includes all departments.
   • This issue is beyond the scope of our investigation.
   • The scope of the problem is much larger than we thought.

   Synonymesambitbreadthcompassextentorbitpurviewrangereachspansweep

2. Opportunity or possibilityB2formal

   The opportunity or ability to do something.

   Possibilité ou latitude d'action

   • There is scope for improvement in your writing.
   • The new policy provides scope for innovation.
   • We need to explore the full scope of available options.

   Synonymescapacityelbow roomfreedomlatitudeleewayopportunityroomspace

3. Optical instrumentB1formal

   A device used to view distant objects, such as a telescope or microscope.

   Instrument optique

   • He looked through the scope to see the bird.
   • The sniper adjusted his scope for a better view.
   • The scientist used a microscope scope to examine the cells.

   Synonymesglassspyglasstelescope