スコープ
Meanings
Refers to the range, coverage, or extent of something, such as a project, investigation, or authority.
We need to clearly define the scope of this project.
The scope of the investigation is too broad, and we don't have enough time.
optical scope; telescope; microscope
Usually appears in compounds such as テレスコープ (telescope) or マイクロスコープ (microscope); standalone use is less common.
I use a high-magnification scope for astronomical observation.
The scope part of this microscope is detachable.
scope (programming); name binding scope
Computing term for the region of a program where a variable or name binding is valid.
The scope of this variable is limited to inside the function.
If you don't understand scope, it can cause bugs.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のスコープを広げるto broaden the scope of something
We decided to broaden the project's scope at the meeting.
- スコープを覗くto look through a scope (rifle scope, telescope, etc.)
The sniper looked through the scope to check the target.
- スコープ外の〈物〉something outside the (variable) scope
This variable is out of scope, so it can't be accessed from within the function.
- 〈事〉のスコープを絞るto narrow down the scope of something
Since the budget was limited, we narrowed down the scope of development.
- スコープ内で〈動詞〉to do something within the defined scope
This work needs to be completed within the defined scope.