As nouns the difference between scope and bounding
is that
scope is the breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain while
bounding is (uncountable) the use of fire protection products within limits determined by scientific tests.
As verbs the difference between scope and bounding
is that
scope is to perform a cursory investigation, as
to scope out while
bounding is .
scope English
Noun
( en noun)
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.
Derived terms
* scopeless
Verb
( scop)
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.
Anagrams
* copes
* copse
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bounding English
Verb
(head)
Noun
(uncountable) The use of fire protection products within limits determined by scientific tests.
A boundary.
* Bishop Beveridge
- Without buttings or boundings on any side.
References
* NRC SECY-00-0080: "bounding fire tests for the myriad of fire seal configurations"
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