compass
nouns
navigational instrument for finding directions
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"
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
verbs
bring about; accomplish
"This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
is a type of (narrower)
to gain with effort
"she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
get the meaning of something
"Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
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