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compass

Definition of compass (English)

noun

  1. navigational instrument for finding directions
    sumber: wordnet30
  2. 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
    sumber: wordnet30
  3. the limit of capability
    • within the compass of education
    sumber: wordnet30
  4. drafting instrument used for drawing circles
    sumber: wordnet30
  5. A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
    sumber: webster1913

verb

  1. bring about; accomplish
    • This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
    sumber: wordnet30
  2. travel around, either by plane or ship
    • We compassed the earth
    sumber: wordnet30
  3. get the meaning of something
    • Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
    sumber: wordnet30
  4. To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.
    sumber: webster1913