Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Scopes.
Scopes - as a noun
Tennessee highschool teacher who violated a state law by teaching evolution; in a highly publicized trial in 1925 he was prosecuted by william jennings bryan and defended by clarence darrow (1900-1970)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
john scopesjohn t. scopesjohn thomas scopesScopes - as a verb
To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out.
To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.
Example: "The surgeon will scope the football player's knee to repair damage to a ligament."
To limit (an object or variable) to a certain region of program source code.
Example: "If we locally scope the user's login name, it won't be accessible from outside this function."
To examine under a microscope.
Example: "The entomologist explained that he could not tell what species of springtail we were looking at without scoping it."
To observe a bird using a spotting scope.
Example Sentences
"The stargazers gather in the observatory to view celestial bodies using powerful scopes."
"She scopes out potential locations for the new store."
"He scopes the area to find a good spot to set up the camp."
"The detective scopes the crime scene for any clues."
"The bird scopes the surroundings before taking flight."
Word Game Points
Is SCOPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scopes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCOPES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SCOPES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scopes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCOPES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SCOPES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scopes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCOPES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
