Scope vs Definition - What's the difference?
scope | definition |
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.
(slang) Shortened form of periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.
To perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out .
(slang) To perform arthroscopic surgery.
(slang) To examine under a microscope.
(semantics) A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
The action or process of defining.
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
A product of defining.
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
(bodybuilding) The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
(programming) A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
(mathematics) A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
As nouns the difference between scope and definition
is that scope is the breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain while definition is definition.As a verb scope
is to perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out .scope
English
Noun
(en noun)- the scope of an adverb
Derived terms
* scopelessVerb
(scop)- The surgeon will scope the football player's knee to repair damage to a ligament.
- The entomologist explained that he could not tell what species of springtail we were looking at without scoping it.
Anagrams
* copes * copse ----definition
English
(wikipedia definition)Noun
(en noun)- Her comic genius is beyond definition .
- The definition of a telescope.
- Improve the definition of an image.
- A jacket with distinct waist definition .