scope1
  
  n.
   - the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant:
 these complex matters are beyond the scope of this book.
 - the opportunity or possibility for doing something. 
▸archaic a purpose or intention.
 - Nautical  the length of cable extended when a ship rides at anchor.
 
 
  Etymology
  C16 (in the sense ‘target for shooting at’): from Ital. scopo ‘aim’, from Gk skopos ‘target’.
 
  
    
scope2
  
  n.
 informal a telescope, microscope, or other device having a name ending in 
-scope.
v.
 N. Amer. informal look at carefully; scan. 
▸assess; weigh up.