Definition: Meaning of, compass in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈkʌmpəs /
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[countable] an instrument that shows directions and has a needle that always points north
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[countable]also compasses a V-shaped instrument with one sharp point and a pen or pencil at the other end, used for drawing circles or measuring distances on maps
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[uncountable]formal the area or range of subjects that someone is responsible for or that is discussed in a book