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compass Definition
(n)
navigational
instrument
for
finding
directions
(n)
an
area
in
which
something
acts
or
operates
or
has
power
or
control
: "
the
range
of
a
supersonic
jet
"; "
the
ambit
of
municipal
legislation
"; "
within
the
compass
of
this
article
"; "
within
the
scope
of
an
investigation
"; "
outside
the
reach
of
the
law
"; "
in
t
(n)
the
limit
of
capability
; "
within
the
compass
of
education
"
(n)
drafting
instrument
used
for
drawing
circles
(v)
bring
about
;
accomplish
; "
This
writer
attempts
more
than
his
talents
can
compass
"
(v)
travel
around
,
either
by
plane
or
ship
; "
We
compassed
the
earth
"
(v)
get
the
meaning
of
something
; "
Do
you
comprehend
the
meaning
of
this
letter
?"
compass Synonyms
ambit
apprehend
circumnavigate
compass
comprehend
dig
get the picture
grasp
orbit
range
reach
savvy
scope
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