Definition: Scope refers to the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions; the extent of what can be achieved or considered; or the opportunity or possibility to do or deal with something. In specific contexts, it can also refer to the breadth or range of coverage of a subject, task, or area of study.
Etymology and Origin: The word ‘scope’ comes from the Italian ‘scopo’, meaning ‘aim’ or ‘purpose’, which in turn is derived from the Greek ‘skopos’, meaning ‘target’ or ‘mark to shoot at’. The use of ‘scope’ in English began in the 16th century and has since broadened to encompass various meanings related to range, extent, or breadth of something.
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