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.
調査のスコープが広すぎて、時間が足りない。
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.
天体観測には高倍率のスコープを使っている。
I use a high-magnification scope for astronomical observation.
この顕微鏡はスコープの部分が取り外せる。
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.
この変数のスコープは関数内に限定されている。
The scope of this variable is limited to inside the function.
スコープを理解していないと、バグの原因になる。
If you don't understand scope, it can cause bugs.
We decided to broaden the project's scope at the meeting.
The sniper looked through the scope to check the target.
This variable is out of scope, so it can't be accessed from within the function.
Since the budget was limited, we narrowed down the scope of development.
This work needs to be completed within the defined scope.
rotoscope
synchroscope
stereoscope
stroboscope