Meaning of compass
Definition of compass
(noun)
navigational
instrument
for
finding
directions
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"
the
limit
of capability; "within the
compass
of education"
drafting
instrument
used
for
drawing
circles
(verb)
bring
about; accomplish; "This
writer
attempts
more
than his talents can compass"
travel
around,
either
by
plane
or ship; "We compassed the earth"
get the
meaning
of something; "Do you comprehend the
meaning
of this letter?"
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