scope scope /ˈskoʊp/

noun

1. () An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:  ( ambit , orbit , compass , range , reach , scope )
   an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
    The range of a supersonic jet
   the range of a supersonic jet
    A piano has a greater range than the human voice
   a piano has a greater range than the human voice
    The ambit of municipal legislation
   the ambit of municipal legislation
    Within the compass of this article
   within the compass of this article
    Within the scope of an investigation
   within the scope of an investigation
    Outside the reach of the law
   outside the reach of the law
    In the political orbit of a world power
   in the political orbit of a world power
   
2. Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities  ( cathode-ray oscilloscope , CRO , oscilloscope , scope )
   electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
   
   
3. A magnifier of images of distant objects  ( scope , telescope )
   a magnifier of images of distant objects
    With my telescope, I can see details of distant planets and galaxies that are not visible to the naked eye
   With my telescope, I can see details of distant planets and galaxies that are not visible to the naked eye
   
   
4. The state of the environment in which a situation exists  ( scope , background , setting )
   the state of the environment in which a situation exists
    You can't do that in a university setting
   you can't do that in a university setting