English dictionary

compass

/'k/@/mp/@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

navigational instrument for finding directions

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

noun.attribute

Examples
Within the compass of this article.

Synonyms ambit orbit range reach scope

Source: WordNet 3.0
the limit of capability

noun.cognition

Examples
Within the compass of education.

Synonyms grasp range reach

Source: WordNet 3.0
drafting instrument used for drawing circles

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

noun

Source: webster1913

bring about; accomplish

verb.social

Examples
This writer attempts more than his talents can compass.

Source: WordNet 3.0
travel around, either by plane or ship

verb.motion

Examples
We compassed the earth.

Synonyms circumnavigate

Source: WordNet 3.0
get the meaning of something

verb.cognition

Synonyms apprehend comprehend dig get the picture grasp grok savvy

Source: WordNet 3.0
To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.

verb

Source: webster1913