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English to English noun
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navigational instrument for finding directions |  | source: wordnet30
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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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the limit of capability | | Example: within the compass of education
source: wordnet30
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drafting instrument used for drawing circles | | source: wordnet30
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A passing round; circuit; circuitous course. | | source: webster1913 verb
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bring about; accomplish | | Example: This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
source: wordnet30
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travel around, either by plane or ship | | Example: We compassed the earth
source: wordnet30
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get the meaning of something | | Example: Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
source: wordnet30
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To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of. | | source: webster1913
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