noun (n)

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  Within the scope of an investigation.
  

  Synonym:
  ambit, compass, orbit, range, reach
  

  source: wordnet30
• the state of the environment in which a situation exists(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  background, setting
  

  source: wordnet30
• a magnifier of images of distant objects(noun.artifact)

  Synonym:
  telescope
  

  source: wordnet30
• electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities(noun.artifact)

  Synonym:
  cathode-ray oscilloscope, cro, oscilloscope
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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.(noun)

  source: webster1913