Greek Root Word Scope

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Greek Root Word Scope. Web from ancient greek σκοπέω (skopéō, “examine, inspect, look to or into, consider”). Web scope (n.2) [instrument for viewing] 1872, shortened from telescope, microscope, etc., in which the element.

a table that has some words on it and two pictures in the top right corner
a table that has some words on it and two pictures in the top right corner

Web scope (n.2) [instrument for viewing] 1872, shortened from telescope, microscope, etc., in which the element. An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: The range of a supersonic jet spectroscope. Web from ancient greek σκοπέω (skopéō, “examine, inspect, look to or into, consider”).

Web scope (n.2) [instrument for viewing] 1872, shortened from telescope, microscope, etc., in which the element. Web scope (n.2) [instrument for viewing] 1872, shortened from telescope, microscope, etc., in which the element. The range of a supersonic jet spectroscope. Web from ancient greek σκοπέω (skopéō, “examine, inspect, look to or into, consider”). An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: