The area covered by a given activity or subject. See Synonyms at range.
The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions.
Breadth or opportunity to function. See Synonyms at room.
The length or sweep of a mooring cable.
Informal A viewing instrument such as a periscope, microscope, or telescope.
Slang To examine or investigate. Often used with out: "Their World Wide Web site is, for now, the best place to scope out the future of the media business in cyberspace.” ( Marc Gunther).