B2 verb ニュートラル

scope

/skoʊp/

To assess or investigate something carefully in order to understand its extent, potential, or suitability. As a verb, it often involves examining a situation or location before taking further action.

例文

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1

We should scope out the neighborhood before we decide to rent the apartment.

We should examine the area thoroughly before deciding to live there.

2

The consultants were hired to scope the requirements for the new digital infrastructure.

The experts were employed to define the specific needs for the new system.

3

I'm going to scope the party first to see if it's worth staying.

I will check out the party to see if it looks fun.

語族

名詞
scope
Verb
scope
形容詞
scoped
関連
scoping
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'telescope' or 'microscope'. These tools help you 'scope'—to see and assess things that are far away or very small.

クイックテスト

The engineering team needs to ______ the site before they can start the construction.

正解!

正解は: scope

例文

1

We should scope out the neighborhood before we decide to rent the apartment.

everyday

We should examine the area thoroughly before deciding to live there.

2

The consultants were hired to scope the requirements for the new digital infrastructure.

formal

The experts were employed to define the specific needs for the new system.

3

I'm going to scope the party first to see if it's worth staying.

informal

I will check out the party to see if it looks fun.

4

Future studies should scope the environmental impact of urban expansion in this region.

academic

Upcoming research needs to evaluate the ecological effects of city growth.

5

Before we sign the contract, we need to scope the project to avoid hidden costs.

business

We must define the boundaries of the work to prevent unexpected expenses.

語族

名詞
scope
Verb
scope
形容詞
scoped
関連
scoping

よく使う組み合わせ

scope out the competition investigate what competitors are doing
scope a project define the boundaries and goals of a task
scope the area look around a location to understand it
scope for potential look for possibilities or opportunities
carefully scope to investigate something with great detail

よく使うフレーズ

scope out

to look at or examine something to get information

within the scope of

inside the range of subjects or actions covered

scope creep

when a project grows beyond its original goals (noun phrase)

よく混同される語

scope vs scan

Scanning is a quick look for specific info, while scoping is a thorough assessment of extent or potential.

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使い方のコツ

While 'scope' is a common noun, as a verb it is frequently used with the particle 'out' in casual settings. In professional contexts, it is used alone to mean defining the limits of a project.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget that 'scope' can be used as a verb and rely only on 'examine' or 'look at'. Avoid using it for a quick glance; it implies a goal-oriented observation.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'telescope' or 'microscope'. These tools help you 'scope'—to see and assess things that are far away or very small.

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語源

Derived from the Greek 'skopos', meaning 'watcher, target, or goal'.

文法パターン

transitive verb often used as phrasal verb: scope + out + object regular conjugation: scope, scoped, scoping
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文化的な背景

In American business culture, 'scoping a project' is a critical initial phase to manage expectations and resources.

クイックテスト

The engineering team needs to ______ the site before they can start the construction.

正解!

正解は: scope

関連単語

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

bounty

C1

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

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