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# [Lexical Scope in JavaScript – What Exactly Is Scope in JS?](https://freecodecamp.org/news/javascript-lexical-scope-tutorial?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The term “lexical scope” may seem tricky to grasp at first glance. But it's helpful to understand what each word means. So this article will explain lexical scope by first examining the meaning of “lexical” and “scope”. So, let’s get it started by un...

Aug 19, 2021 · 8 min read · freecodecamp.org  
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