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narrow-scope

[/ˈnæroʊ skoʊp/]
adjective
escopo estreito
1. Limited in range, application, or extent; restricted in focus or coverage
The narrow-scope definition only applies to specific cases.
A definição de escopo estreito se aplica apenas a casos específicos.
2. In linguistics and logic, referring to quantifiers or interpretations with limited binding range
The narrow-scope reading of the sentence changes its meaning.
A leitura de escopo estreito da frase muda seu significado.
Synonyms
limited-scoperestricted-scopenarrow-focusconstrained
Antonyms
wide-scopebroad-scopeextensiveunrestricted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escopo estreito
Standard academic and technical usage
São Paulo
escopo restrito
Alternative technical term
Portugal
âmbito restrito
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay within narrow scope
broaden the scope
narrow down the scope
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