scope

scope

noun

The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with.

"The scope of the investigation is limited to financial irregularities."

verb

Assess or investigate (something).

"We need to scope out the project before committing resources."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: telescope, ambit, orbit, compass, reach, range, setting, background, oscilloscope, CRO, cathode-ray oscilloscope