Meaning & Definition of Compass in English
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Compass
/kəmpəs/
noun
1. Navigational instrument for finding directions
synonym:
- compass
2. 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"
synonym:
- scope,
- range,
- reach,
- orbit,
- compass,
- ambit
3. The limit of capability
- "Within the compass of education"
synonym:
- compass,
- range,
- reach,
- grasp
4. Drafting instrument used for drawing circles
synonym:
- compass
verb
1. Bring about
- Accomplish
- "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
synonym:
- compass
2. Travel around, either by plane or ship
- "We compassed the earth"
synonym:
- circumnavigate,
- compass
3. Get the meaning of something
- "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
synonym:
- grok,
- get the picture,
- comprehend,
- savvy,
- dig,
- grasp,
- compass,
- apprehend
Examples of using
This compass will be useful on your trip.
This circle was drawn by a compass.
A society without religion is like a ship without a compass.