scopus

/ˈskɒpəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A scientific database of peer-reviewed literature, especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

“The researcher relied heavily on Scopus for her literature review.”

2. noun

The scope or extent of something.

“The new policy’s scopus includes all employees, regardless of position.”

3. verb

To survey or investigate the scope or extent of something.

“The team will scopus the new territory before making a decision.”

Synonyms

  • database
  • literature

Antonyms

  • limit
  • restrict