An obsolete or dialectal form of scoop. Halliwell, That which is aimed at; end or aim kept or to be kept in view; that which is to be reached or accomplished; ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention, Room for free outlook or aim; range or field of free observation or action; room; space, verb_ To perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out, slang To perform arthroscopic surger, slang To examine under a microscope