noun. navigational instrument for finding directions |
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 |
noun. the limit of capability within the compass of education |
noun. drafting instrument used for drawing circles |
verb. bring about; accomplish This writer attempts more than his talents can compass |
verb. travel around, either by plane or ship We compassed the earth |
verb. get the meaning of something Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter? |
