Scope and Framework

noun

• (n.) ()
  • synonyms: range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit
• The state of the environment in which a situation exists.
  • usage: "you can't do that in a university setting"
  • synonyms: setting, background
• A magnifier of images of distant objects.
  • synonyms: telescope
• Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities.
  • synonyms: oscilloscope, cathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO

• (n.) Room or opportunity for free outlook or aim; space for action; amplitude of opportunity; free course or vent; liberty; range of view, intent or action.
• (n.) That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim or purpose; intention; drift; object.
• (n.) Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable.
• (v.t.) To look at for the purpose of evaluation; usually with out; as, to scope out the area as a camping site.
• (n.) Extended area.

noun

• A hypothetical description of a complex entity or process.
  • usage: "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"
  • synonyms: model, theoretical account
• The underlying structure.
  • usage: "providing a factual framework for future research"; "it is part of the fabric of society"
  • synonyms: fabric
• A structure supporting or containing something. .

• (n.) The work of framing or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.
• (n.) Work done in or by means of, a frame or loom.