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1. | [ noun ] (transportation) navigational instrument for finding directions | |
Related terms: | navigational_instrument gyrocompass magnetic_compass compass_card | |
2. | [ noun ] an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control | |
Synonyms: | range scope reach orbit ambit | |
Examples: | : "the range of a supersonic jet" within the scope of an investigation" "outside the reach of the law" "in the political orbit of a world power" |
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Related terms: | extent horizon sweep spectrum gamut palette confines approximate_range latitude contrast internationality | |
3. | [ noun ] the limit of capability | |
Synonyms: | reach grasp range | |
Examples: | "within the compass of education" |
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Related terms: | capability sight range | |
4. | [ verb ] get the meaning of something | |
Synonyms: | comprehend grasp apprehend get_the_picture savvy dig | |
Examples: | "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" |
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Related terms: | understand catch_on figure digest intuit understanding grasping comprehension | |
5. | [ verb ] (nautical,transportation) travel around, either by plane or ship | |
Synonyms: | circumnavigate | |
Examples: | : "We compassed the earth" |
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Related terms: | circle circumnavigation | |
6. | [ verb ] bring about; accomplish | |
Examples: | "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass" |
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Related terms: | achieve | |
7. | [ noun ] drafting instrument used for drawing circles | |
Related terms: | drafting_instrument | |
Similar spelling: |
compassion convasser Coombs Compos Coombes compost compose compact confess composer composed composure composite composing compactly Campas |