English to English
noun
- navigational instrument for finding directions
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the limit of capability
Within the compass of education.
source: WordNet 3.0
- drafting instrument used for drawing circles
source: WordNet 3.0
- A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- bring about; accomplish
This writer attempts more than his talents can compass.
source: WordNet 3.0
- travel around, either by plane or ship
We compassed the earth.
source: WordNet 3.0
- get the meaning of something
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [kómpas] Aguhon; kompas
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [kómpas] Lumigid; ligirin
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
