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| 1. | [ noun ] an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control | |
| Synonyms: | range compass reach orbit ambit | |
| Examples: | : "the range of a supersonic jet" within the scope of an investigation" "outside the reach of the law" "in the political orbit of a world power" |
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| Related terms: | extent horizon sweep spectrum gamut palette confines approximate_range latitude contrast internationality compass | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a magnifier of images of distant objects | |
| Synonyms: | telescope | |
| Related terms: | magnifier solar_telescope astronomical_telescope transit_instrument collimator aperture prism finder | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the state of the environment in which a situation exists | |
| Synonyms: | setting background | |
| Examples: | "you can't do that in a university setting" |
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| Related terms: | environment showcase canvas | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (electronics) electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities | |
| Synonyms: | cathode-ray_oscilloscope CRO oscilloscope | |
| Related terms: | electronic_equipment radar monitor cardiac_monitor cathode-ray_tube | |
| Similar spelling: |
Schoppe scoop scape scup Schoepp scaup Scafe Scipio Schoof Scheve Scheff Schupp Scaife |
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