compass - Meaning in Tamil

compass - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of compass in English

compass noun

1. navigational instrument for finding directions
2. drafting instrument used for drawing circles
3. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

   Examples

   • "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"
   • "in the political orbit of a world power"
   • "outside the reach of the law"
   • "the ambit of municipal legislation"
   • "the range of a supersonic jet"
   • "within the compass of this article"
   • "within the scope of an investigation"
4. the limit of capability

   Example

   • "within the compass of education"

compass verb

1. get the meaning of something

   Example

   • "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
2. travel around, either by plane or ship

   Example

   • "We compassed the earth"
3. bring about; accomplish

   Example

   • "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"

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