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compass:

compass [the ~] noun

  1. the compass
    the compass
  2. the compass
    – navigational instrument for finding directions 1
    the compass
    – navigational instrument for finding directions 1
  3. the compass
    – drafting instrument used for drawing circles 1
    the compass
    – drafting instrument used for drawing circles 1
  4. the compass
    – an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: 1
    the range; the scope; the reach; the orbit; the compass; the ambit
    – an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: 1
    • range [the ~] noun
      • the range of a supersonic jet1
      • a piano has a greater range than the human voice1
    • scope [the ~] noun
      • within the scope of an investigation1
    • reach [the ~] noun
      • outside the reach of the law1
    • orbit [the ~] noun
      • in the political orbit of a world power1
    • compass [the ~] noun
      • within the compass of this article1
    • ambit [the ~] noun
      • the ambit of municipal legislation1
  5. the compass
    – the limit of capability 1
    the range; the reach; the grasp; the compass
    – the limit of capability 1
    • range [the ~] noun
    • reach [the ~] noun
    • grasp [the ~] noun
    • compass [the ~] noun
      • within the compass of education1

compass

  1. compass
    range; scope; extent; compass
  2. compass
    range; compass

compass verb

  1. compass
    – get the meaning of something 1
    to grasp; to dig; to comprehend; compass; apprehend; grok; savvy; get the picture
    – get the meaning of something 1
  2. compass
    – travel around, either by plane or ship 1
    compass; circumnavigate
    – travel around, either by plane or ship 1
  3. compass
    – bring about; accomplish 1
    compass
    – bring about; accomplish 1
    • compass verb
      • This writer attempts more than his talents can compass1

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Related Definitions for "compass":

  1. navigational instrument for finding directions1
  2. drafting instrument used for drawing circles1
  3. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:1
    • within the compass of this article1
  4. the limit of capability1
    • within the compass of education1
  5. get the meaning of something1
  6. travel around, either by plane or ship1
    • We compassed the earth1
  7. bring about; accomplish1
    • This writer attempts more than his talents can compass1

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