Definitions

scopes

[skohps] / skoʊps /

NOUN

extent or range of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breadth capacity extension opportunity outlook purview sphere

STRONG

ambit amplitude area compass comprehensiveness confines field freedom fullness latitude leeway liberty margin orbit play radius reach room run space span wideness

WEAK

elbow room field of reference

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme imprisonment incarceration limitation restraint restriction

Example Sentences

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Beretta Holding now houses more than 20 international brands, including historic British shotgun maker Holland & Holland, a Finnish sniper-rifle maker and Steiner, which produces rifle scopes in Ohio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

He said those delays would put Orsted in "a situation where we would need to go out and recontract all or very large scopes of the project at expectedly higher prices."

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2023

Vitale, on social media Tuesday, said he will have two scopes within the next five days to determine if his 35 radiation treatments “wiped out” his vocal cord cancer.

From Washington Times • Oct. 11, 2023

His advice for birders hoping to see the roseate spoonbill is to not look for the bird, but to look for the hoards of people carrying cameras and spotting scopes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

I focus my attention on a lethal-looking bow so loaded down with scopes and gadgetry, I’m certain I can’t even lift it, let alone shoot it.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins