scope

Definitions

The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.

The opportunity or possibility to do or deal with something.

To assess or investigate something.

Examples

The project's scope was expanded to include additional research phases.

We need to determine the full scope of the problem before we can propose a solution.

Synonyms

range extent reach breadth capacity latitude field

Antonyms

limitation restriction confinement narrowness inadequacy boundary