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compass in WordNet English dictionary
noun- 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"
scope range reach orbit compass ambit
- navigational instrument for finding directions
compass
- drafting instrument used for drawing circles
compass
- the limit of capability
"within the compass of education"
compass range reach grasp
verb- get the meaning of something
"Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
grok get the picture comprehend savvy dig grasp compass apprehend
- travel around, either by plane or ship
"We compassed the earth"
circumnavigate compass
- bring about; accomplish
"This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
compass
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