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compass

('k/@/mp/@/s )

navigational instrument for finding directions(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:(noun.attribute)

Example:
Within the compass of this article.

Synonym:
ambit, orbit, range, reach, scope

source: wordnet30
the limit of capability(noun.cognition)

Example:
Within the compass of education.

Synonym:
grasp, range, reach

source: wordnet30
drafting instrument used for drawing circles(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.(noun)

source: webster1913

bring about; accomplish(verb.social)

Example:
This writer attempts more than his talents can compass.

source: wordnet30
travel around, either by plane or ship(verb.motion)

Example:
We compassed the earth.

Synonym:
circumnavigate

source: wordnet30
get the meaning of something(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
apprehend, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy

source: wordnet30
To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.(verb)

source: webster1913

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