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Compass

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Noun

compass

Definition: navigational instrument for finding directions

scope range reach orbit compass ambit

Definition: 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"

compass range reach grasp

Definition: the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"

compass

Definition: drafting instrument used for drawing circles

Definition: A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

Verb

compass

Definition: bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"

circumnavigate compass

Definition: travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the earth"

grok get the picture comprehend savvy dig grasp compass apprehend

Definition: get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

Definition: To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

Adverb

Definition: In a circuit; round about.

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