Scope vs Intent - What's the difference?
scope | intent |
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.
A purpose; something that is intended.
(legal) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.
Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
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*2014 , Daniel Taylor, "
*:Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica.
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*:And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed.
Engrossed.
Unwavering from a course of action.
In lang=en terms the difference between scope and intent
is that scope is to examine under a microscope while intent is the state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.As nouns the difference between scope and intent
is that scope is the breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain while intent is a purpose; something that is intended.As a verb scope
is to perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out.As an adjective intent is
firmly fixed or concentrated on something.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 ----intent
English
Alternative forms
* entent (obsolete)Noun
Adjective
(en adjective)World Cup 2014: Uruguay sink England as Suárez makes his mark," guardian.co.uk , 20 June:
