Scope

Full definition of scope

(plural scopes)

The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.
A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target
(computing) The region of program source in which an identifier is meaningful.
(logic) The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part.
(linguistics) The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies.the scope of an adverb
(slang) Shortened form of periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.

To perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out.
(slang) To perform arthroscopic surgery.The surgeon will scope the football player's knee to repair damage to a ligament.
(slang) To examine under a microscope.The entomologist explained that he could not tell what species of springtail we were looking at without scoping it.