-scope

Pronunciation: /- ˈskoʊp/

-scope (suffix)

  1. A word ending meaning a device used to look at something closely.
  2. Used to form words for tools that help examine parts of an object or process.
  3. Used in technical terms for a setup that collects information by observing.

Examples

  • The telescope is a viewing instrument for distant objects.
  • A microscope is a viewing instrument for tiny details.