Oscilloscope
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An electronic measuring instrument that creates a visible two-dimensional graph, on a screen, of one or more continuously varying voltages or currents.
Scope
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out.To perform arthroscopic surgery.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A short version of periscope, or telescope or oscilloscopeThe breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.a device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended targetThe region of program source in which an identifier is meaningful.
Example sentence: The Republican majority, left to its own devices from 1995 to 2000, was a party committed to limited government and restoring the balances of federalism with the states. Clearly, President Bush has had a different vision, and that vision has resulted in education and welfare policies that have increased the size and scope of government.