scope vs void

scope

noun
  • The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain. 

  • The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part. 

  • A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target. 

  • The region of program source code in which a given identifier is meaningful, or a given object can be accessed. 

  • The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies. 

  • Any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc. 

  • Opportunity; broad range; degree of freedom. 

  • A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope. 

verb
  • To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc. 

  • To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out. 

  • To define the scope of something. 

  • To limit (an object or variable) to a certain region of program source code. 

  • To examine under a microscope. 

  • To observe a bird using a spotting scope. 

void

noun
  • An empty place; A location that has nothing useful. 

  • An empty space; a vacuum. 

  • A collection of adjacent vacancies inside a crystal lattice. 

  • A pocket of vapour inside a fluid flow, created by cavitation. 

  • An extended region of space containing no galaxies. 

  • An empty space between floors or walls, including false separations and planned gaps between a building and its facade. 

  • A black cat. 

verb
  • To make invalid or worthless. 

  • To throw or send out; to evacuate; to emit; to discharge. 

  • To empty. 

adj
  • That does not return a value; a procedure. 

  • Containing nothing; empty; not occupied or filled. 

  • Having no incumbent; unoccupied; said of offices etc. 

  • Being without; destitute; devoid. 

  • Containing no immaterial quality; destitute of mind or soul. 

  • Not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain. 

  • Of no legal force or effect, incapable of confirmation or ratification. 

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