Definition of Compass

1. Noun. Navigational instrument for finding directions.

Specialized synonyms: Gyrocompass, Magnetic Compass
Generic synonyms: Navigational Instrument

2. Verb. Bring about; accomplish. "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Generic synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Attain, Reach

3. Noun. An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:. "In the political orbit of a world power"

4. Verb. Travel around, either by plane or ship. "We compassed the earth"
Exact synonyms: Circumnavigate
Generic synonyms: Circle
Derivative terms: Circumnavigation

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

6. Verb. Get the meaning of something. "Sam and Sue compass the movie "; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

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

compartmentalised
compartmentalization
compartmentalize
compartmentalized
compartmental model
compartmental syndrome
compartmentation
compartmented
compartmenting
compartments
compartment pressure
compartment syndrome
compartment syndromes
comparts
compas
compass (current term)
compassable
compassed
compasses
compassing
compassion
compassionate
compassionated
compassionately
compassionateness
compassionates
compassionate leave
compassionate use
compassionating
compassionless

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