Definitions for scoping
scoping
scop·ing
Spelling: [skoh-ping]
IPA: /ˈskoʊ pɪŋ/
Scoping is a 7 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.
You can make 169 anagrams from letters in scoping (cginops).
Definitions for scoping
noun
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Slang. the act or practice of eyeing or examining, as in order to evaluate or appreciate.
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extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
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space for movement or activity; opportunity for operation:
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extent in space; a tract or area.
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length:
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aim or purpose.
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Linguistics, Logic. the range of words or elements of an expression over which a modifier or operator has control:
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(used as a short form of microscope, oscilloscope, periscope, radarscope, riflescope, telescopic sight, etc.)
adjective
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of or involving an investigation or discussion to determine the effect a proposed policy or project would have on a community or the local environment:
Verb phrases
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scope out, Slang.
to look at or over; examine; check out:
to master; figure out:
verb (used with object)
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Slang. to look at, read, or investigate, as in order to evaluate or appreciate.
Origin of scoping
scope + -ing1
Examples for scoping
As part of the scoping officers were given unprecedented access to Special Forces Directorate records.
The point man is responsible for going out first, surveying the land and scoping out the potential danger.