in a narrow scope vs from a narrow scope

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In a narrow scope' is used to describe something limited or restricted in terms of range or extent. On the other hand, 'from a narrow scope' is less common and could be used to indicate the origin or perspective of a limited viewpoint.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

in a narrow scope

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something limited or restricted in terms of range or extent.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is being considered within a specific, limited context or perspective.

Examples:

The study focused on the issue in a narrow scope.
The project was designed to address the problem in a narrow scope.
The discussion was limited in a narrow scope.

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Article 296 of the EC Treaty has a narrow scope and does not entirely cover civilian and dual use products.
Several stakeholders proposed to set a narrow scope.
The same narrow scope of ideas.
The Rapporteur regrets the narrow scope of the proposed directive.
At the same time, the fact is overlooked that the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement has to date suffered not only from a narrow scope of application, but also from bureaucratic obstacles.
a narrow scope of the project document should relate exclusively to adventitious, one- off, low level presence resulting from asynchronous authorisations.
But we must return to the narrow scope of the Alpine passes.
Past experience with the Phare programme has shown that some of the support provided to meet the political criteria has proved ineffectual because of an overly narrow scope.
In contrast, the Qualifying Companies legislation is not such a general provision but a selective measure of narrow scope falling clearly within the scope of the State aid rules.
narrow scope (1999:only one sixth of all public accounts)
Stresses that the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions' study states that a narrow scope of liability, such as a limitation to only one element of the chain, is one of the reasons why arrangements are ineffective;
In the name of a social Europe, our group has continually criticised the narrow scope of the Lisbon Strategy; because it merely promotes a Europe of major companies.
In this respect, based on the past practice and case-law, it appears that such situations are generally limited to markets with a narrow geographic scope, within a Member State.
230 | Impact assessment The Decision proposal aims at combatting VAT avoidance in the Netherlands and has therefore a potential positive economic impact. Impact will in any case be limited because of the narrow scope of the derogation. |
I'll have to narrow the scope of your involvement.
This amendment restores the Parliament's first reading position as a criterion of 36 passengers narrows the scope too much.
The EU cannot afford to follow policy lines that are narrow in scope.
As a legislative text is may also be more effective if it remains narrow in scope.
230 | Impact assessment The Decision proposal aims at simplifying the procedure for charging the tax and at combating possible VAT evasion or avoidance and has therefore a potential positive economic impact. Impact will in any case be limited because of the narrow scope of the derogation. |
230 | Impact assessment The Decision proposal aims at combatting potential VAT evasion in the timber market of Latvia and has therefore a potential positive economic impact. Impact will in any case be limited because of the narrow scope of the derogation. |

Alternatives:

within a limited scope
in a restricted context
within a narrow framework
in a confined perspective
within a specific boundary

from a narrow scope

This phrase is correct but less common. It could be used to indicate the origin or perspective of a limited viewpoint.

This phrase could be used to describe the starting point or perspective from which a limited viewpoint is considered.