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compass
Definition of compass (English)
noun
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navigational instrument for finding directionssumber: wordnet30
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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- the range of a supersonic jet
- a piano has a greater range than the human voice
- the ambit of municipal legislation
- within the compass of this article
- within the scope of an investigation
- outside the reach of the law
- in the political orbit of a world power
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the limit of capability
- within the compass of education
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drafting instrument used for drawing circlessumber: wordnet30
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A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.sumber: webster1913
verb
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bring about; accomplish
- This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
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travel around, either by plane or ship
- We compassed the earth
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get the meaning of something
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
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To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.sumber: webster1913