Definitions

1. noun

An optical instrument that makes distant objects appear larger by collecting and magnifying light from them

“Using a telescope to observe the stars at night.”

2. verb

To look at or study something using a telescope

“Telescoping the galaxy to understand its structure.”

3. verb

To see or predict the future, especially by using intuition or special abilities

“Trying to telescope the outcome of the election.”

4. verb

To compress or shorten something, especially a period of time

“Telescoping the project timeline to meet the deadline.”