compass

noun

  1. 1

    navigational instrument for finding directions

  2. 2

    drafting instrument used for drawing circles

  3. 3

    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

  4. 4

    the limit of capability

    within the compass of education

verb

  1. 1

    get the meaning of something

    Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?

  2. 2

    travel around, either by plane or ship

    We compassed the earth

  3. 3

    bring about; accomplish

    This writer attempts more than his talents can compass

Synonyms

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