scope

Definitions of scope
  1. noun
    an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
    synonyms: actieradius, areaal, bandbreedte, bereik, draagwijdte, omloop, planeetbaan, planetebaan, planetenbaan, portee, reikwijdte
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    internationalisme, kosmopolitisme, wereldburgerschap
    quality of being international in scope
    breedte, hoogtegraad
    scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
    gezichtsafstand, horizon
    the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
    slinger, zwaai, zwiep, zwier
    a wide scope
    gamma, scala, schakering, spectrum
    a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
    type of:
    actieradius, areaal, bereik
    the distance or area or volume over which something extends
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