scope out

verb

1. to assess the potential of an opportunity or suggestion

   a scoping-out study

Example Sentences

Then parliament appoints an "informateur" to scope out the possible contours of a coalition agreement.

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Investors come to scope out films and filmmakers look to raise money.

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Robbie and Cliff are municipal garbagemen in their Philadelphia suburb, using their route to scope out targets.

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One Lancashire Police officer described how organised crime gangs "scope out" farms before stealing from them while sheep have been "slaughtered" at the side of the road.

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When they go, the beauty product educators and entrepreneurs scope out new product trends and wellness ingredients that haven’t yet hit mass retailers.

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