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Definition compass

Etymology 1

From Middle English compas (�a circle, circuit, limit, form, a mathematical instrument�), from Old French compas, from Medieval Latin compassus (�a circle, a circuit�), from Latin com- (�together�) + passus (�a pace, step, later a pass, way, route�); see pass, pace.

Noun

compass (plural compasses)

1. A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
2. A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
3. (music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
4. (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
5. (obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
6. Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
7. (archaic) scope.
8. (obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

Etymology 2

From Middle English compassen (�to go around, make a circuit, draw a circle, contrive, intend�), from Old French compasser; from the noun; see compass as a noun.

Verb

compass (third-person singular simple present compasses, present participle compassing, simple past and past participle compassed)

1. To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
2. To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
3. (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
4. (dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).

Adverb

compass (comparative more compass, superlative most compass)

1. (obsolete) In a circuit; round about.

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