ambito

scope

noun AHM-bee-toh Common

Origin: Latin ambitus (a going around, circuit)

Also means

field, domain

Usage Note

Ambito is a masculine noun used mainly in formal and technical writing to indicate a sphere of activity or competence. The phrase nell'ambito di ('within the scope of') is extremely common in legal, academic, and bureaucratic Italian. It is unrelated to the English 'ambit' false friend — English speakers should note it means 'scope/field', not 'ambition' (ambizione).

Examples

"Lavoro nell'ambito della ricerca."

Natural Translation

I work in the field of research.

Literal Translation

I-work in-the-scope of the research.

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