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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Italian scopo aim, [[purpose]], < [[Greek]] σκοπός mark for shooting at, aim | Italian scopo aim, [[purpose]], < [[Greek]] σκοπός mark for shooting at, aim | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1.extent or range of view, [[Perspective|outlook]], application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an [[investigation]] of wide scope. | *1.extent or range of view, [[Perspective|outlook]], application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an [[investigation]] of wide scope. | ||
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*7.(used as a short form of microscope, oscilloscope, periscope, radarscope, riflescope, telescopic sight, etc.) | *7.(used as a short form of microscope, oscilloscope, periscope, radarscope, riflescope, telescopic sight, etc.) | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A 'telescopic sight', commonly called a '''scope''', is an [ | + | A 'telescopic sight', commonly called a '''scope''', is an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_instrument optical device] used to give additional accuracy using a point of aim for firearms, airguns and crossbows. Other sighting systems are iron sights, reflex sights, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_applications#Laser_sight laser sights].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope] |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:32, 13 December 2020
Origin
Italian scopo aim, purpose, < Greek σκοπός mark for shooting at, aim
Definitions
- 1.extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an investigation of wide scope.
- 2.space for movement or activity; opportunity for operation: to give one's fancy full scope.
- 3.extent in space; a tract or area.
- 4.length: a scope of cable.
- 5.aim or purpose.
- 6.Linguistics, Logic . the range of words or elements of an expression over which a modifier or operator has control: In “old men and women,” “old” may either take “men and women” or just “men” in its scope.
- 7.(used as a short form of microscope, oscilloscope, periscope, radarscope, riflescope, telescopic sight, etc.)
Description
A 'telescopic sight', commonly called a scope, is an optical device used to give additional accuracy using a point of aim for firearms, airguns and crossbows. Other sighting systems are iron sights, reflex sights, and laser sights.[1]
