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scope out

British

verb

to assess the potential of an opportunity or suggestion

a scoping-out study

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scope out

Dig through that stack of mail on your counter for circulars and search your email inbox for any grocery-store brand names to scope out advertised deals.

From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026

At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026

Hedge funds and other investment firms, already boosted by a sharp rally in Venezuelan debt, are mapping out trips to Caracas to scope out on-the-ground opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025

I left to scope out the living room, where I found Sean lying on the couch, snoring.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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