The phrase "explain the scope of" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want someone to clarify the extent or range of a particular topic or subject matter.
Example: "In your report, please explain the scope of the research conducted and its implications."
Alternatives: "clarify the extent of" or "define the boundaries of".
Several factors explain the scope of the Camden plan.
It is not the intention to copy here all the Koranic verses on the subject, but only a few will be quoted to explain the scope of the injunctions: "And fight in Allah's cause against those who wage war against you, but do not commit aggression -- for verily Allah does not love aggressors" (2 190).
Use this feature to give any extra useful and practical information that helps further clarify your question, to more fully explain the scope of your question and what type of information you're looking for.
Use this feature to give any extra useful and practical information that helps further clarify your question, to more fully explain the scope of your question and what type of information you're looking for, not for anything else.
1.32pm GMT Carney explains the scope of his speech.
The IPCC's deputy chair, Deborah Glass, explained the scope of the investigation and the range of possible offences.
"I said to myself, 'This is the man I want to work with on the critical edition.' " She met him that evening and explained the scope of the project but also the problem.
Fliers will be distributed at all the information desks explaining the scope of her gifts to the Met and encouraging visitors to stop by the Astor Court, modeled on a Ming dynasty scholar's courtyard, in the Asian wing.
Even after it explained the scope of the problem, Amazon continued to face criticism for its slow and limited response to the online blowup, particularly at a time when sites like Twitter can so easily accelerate and amplify a public outcry.
That has allowed the companies to deny that there is "direct or indirect" NSA access, to deny that there is a "back door" to their systems, and that they only comply with "legal" requests – while not explaining the scope of that access.
A key document she wants published is the 17-page EU negotiating mandate, explaining the scope of the TTIP talks.
