(informal, transitive) To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out.

The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain. / (weaponry) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

(obsolete) A bundle, as of twigs.

Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.

simple past tense and past participle of scope

(programming) Limited to a particular scope.

simple past tense and past participle of no-scope

(video games, slang) A kill with a sniper rifle performed without scoping in.

(video games, slang) To shoot without scoping in; especially with a high-precision, long-range gun, such as a sniper rifle. / (video games, slang) To kill by means of a no-scope.

Alternative spelling of no-scope