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Definition of Compass
1. Noun. Navigational instrument for finding directions.
2. Verb. Bring about; accomplish. "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
3. Noun. An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:. "In the political orbit of a world power"
Exact synonyms: Ambit, Orbit, Range, Reach, Scope
Generic synonyms: Extent
Specialized synonyms: Approximate Range, Ballpark, Confines, Contrast, Internationalism, Internationality, Latitude, Horizon, Purview, View, Expanse, Sweep, Gamut, Spectrum, Palette, Pallet
Derivative terms: Range, Range, Scopal
Generic synonyms: Extent
Specialized synonyms: Approximate Range, Ballpark, Confines, Contrast, Internationalism, Internationality, Latitude, Horizon, Purview, View, Expanse, Sweep, Gamut, Spectrum, Palette, Pallet
Derivative terms: Range, Range, Scopal
4. Verb. Travel around, either by plane or ship. "We compassed the earth"
5. Noun. The limit of capability. "Within the compass of education"
Exact synonyms: Grasp, Range, Reach
Generic synonyms: Capability, Capableness, Potentiality
Specialized synonyms: Ken, Sight
Derivative terms: Range
Generic synonyms: Capability, Capableness, Potentiality
Specialized synonyms: Ken, Sight
Derivative terms: Range
6. Verb. Get the meaning of something. "Sam and Sue compass the movie "; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
Exact synonyms: Apprehend, Comprehend, Dig, Get The Picture, Grasp, Grok, Savvy
Generic synonyms: Understand
Specialized synonyms: Figure, Catch On, Cotton On, Get It, Get Onto, Get Wise, Latch On, Tumble, Twig, Intuit, Digest
Derivative terms: Apprehender, Apprehensible, Apprehension, Apprehensive, Comprehendible, Comprehensible, Comprehension, Grasp, Grasping, Savvy
Generic synonyms: Understand
Specialized synonyms: Figure, Catch On, Cotton On, Get It, Get Onto, Get Wise, Latch On, Tumble, Twig, Intuit, Digest
Derivative terms: Apprehender, Apprehensible, Apprehension, Apprehensive, Comprehendible, Comprehensible, Comprehension, Grasp, Grasping, Savvy
7. Noun. Drafting instrument used for drawing circles.
Generic synonyms: Drafting Instrument
Definition of Compass
1. n. A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
2. v. t. To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.
Definition of Compass
1. to go around [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Compass
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