B2 verb Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
scope
Verb
scope
Adjetivo
scoped
Relacionado
scoping
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: scope

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
scope
Verb
scope
Adjetivo
scoped
Relacionado
scoping

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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)

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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.

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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

transitive verb often used as phrasal verb: scope + out + object regular conjugation: scope, scoped, scoping
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: scope

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