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+groups:
+  - id: scope
+    prefix: scope
+    brief: >
+       Scope attributes
+    attributes:
+      - id: short_name
+        type: string
+        requirement_level: recommended
+        brief: >
+         The single-word name for the instrumentation scope.
+        examples: ['mylibrary']
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+# Scope Semantic Conventions
+
+**Status**: [Experimental](../document-status.md)
+
+This document defines standard attributes for the instrumentation scope.
+
+<!-- semconv scope -->
+| Attribute  | Type | Description  | Examples  | Requirement Level |
+|---|---|---|---|---|
+| `scope.short_name` | string | The single-word name for the instrumentation scope. | `mylibrary` | Recommended |
+<!-- endsemconv -->