Scopenoun
The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.
Compassnoun
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
Scopenoun
(weapons) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.
Compassnoun
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
Scopenoun
(computing) The region of program source in which an identifier is meaningful.
Compassnoun
(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
Scopenoun
(logic) The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part.
Compassnoun
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
Scopenoun
(linguistics) The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies.
âthe scope of an adverbâ;
Compassnoun
(obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
âwithin the compass of an encircling wallâ;
Scopenoun
(slang) A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.
Compassnoun
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
Scopenoun
Short for any medical procedure that ends in the suffix endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.}}
Compassnoun
(archaic) scope.
Scopeverb
To perform a cursory investigation, as to scope out.
Compassnoun
(obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
Scopeverb
To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.
âThe surgeon will scope the football player's knee to repair damage to a ligament.â;
Compassverb
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
Scopeverb
(slang) To examine under a microscope.
âThe entomologist explained that he could not tell what species of springtail we were looking at without scoping it.â;
Compassverb
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
Scopenoun
That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object.
âYour scope is as mine own,So to enforce or qualify the lawsAs to your soul seems good.â; âThe scope of all their pleading against man's authority, is to overthrow such laws and constitutions in the church.â;
Compassverb
(dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
Scopenoun
Room or opportunity for free outlook or aim; space for action; amplitude of opportunity; free course or vent; liberty; range of view, intent, or action.
âGive him line and scope.â; âIn the fate and fortunes of the human race, scope is given to the operation of laws which man must always fail to discern the reasons of.â; âExcuse me if I have given too much scope to the reflections which have arisen in my mind.â; âAn intellectual cultivation of no moderate depth or scope.â;
Compassverb
(dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
Scopenoun
Extended area.
Compassadverb
(obsolete) In a circuit; round about.
Scopenoun
Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable.
Compassnoun
A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
âThey fetched a compass of seven day's journey.â; âThis day I breathed first; time is come round,And where I did begin, there shall I end;My life is run his compass.â;
Scopenoun
To look at for the purpose of evaluation; usually with out; as, to scope out the area as a camping site.
Compassnoun
An inclosing limit; boundary; circumference; as, within the compass of an encircling wall.
Scopenoun
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
âthe range of a supersonic jetâ; âthe ambit of municipal legislationâ; âwithin the compass of this articleâ; âwithin the scope of an investigationâ; âoutside the reach of the lawâ; âin the political orbit of a world powerâ;
Compassnoun
An inclosed space; an area; extent.
âTheir wisdom . . . lies in a very narrow compass.â;
Scopenoun
the state of the environment in which a situation exists;
âyou can't do that in a university settingâ;
Compassnoun
Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination.
âThe compass of his argument.â;
Scopenoun
a magnifier of images of distant objects
Compassnoun
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; - used with within.
âIn two hundred years before (I speak within compass), no such commission had been executed.â;
Scopenoun
electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
Compassnoun
The range of notes, or tones, within the capacity of a voice or instrument.
âYou would sound me from my lowest note to the top of my compass.â;
Compassnoun
An instrument for determining directions upon the earth's surface by means of a magnetized bar or needle turning freely upon a pivot and pointing in a northerly and southerly direction.
âHe that first discovered the use of the compass did more for the supplying and increase of useful commodities than those who built workhouses.â;
Compassnoun
A pair of compasses.
âTo fix one foot of their compass wherever they please.â;
Compassnoun
A circle; a continent.
âThe tryne compas [the threefold world containing earth, sea, and heaven. Skeat.]â; âIts leaves are turned to the north as true as the magnet:This is the compass flower.â;
Compassverb
To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.
âYe shall compass the city seven times.â; âWe the globe can compass soon.â;
Compassverb
To inclose on all sides; to surround; to encircle; to environ; to invest; to besiege; - used with about, round, around, and round about.
âWith terrors and with clamors compassed round.â; âNow all the blessingsOf a glad father compass thee about.â; âThine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round.â;
Compassverb
To reach round; to circumvent; to get within one's power; to obtain; to accomplish.
âIf I can check my erring love, I will:If not, to compass her I'll use my skill.â; âHow can you hope to compass your designs?â;
Compassverb
To curve; to bend into a circular form.
Compassverb
To purpose; to intend; to imagine; to plot.
âCompassing and imagining the death of the king are synonymous terms; compassing signifying the purpose or design of the mind or will, and not, as in common speech, the carrying such design to effect.â;
Compassnoun
navigational instrument for finding directions
Compassnoun
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
âthe range of a supersonic jetâ; âthe ambit of municipal legislationâ; âwithin the compass of this articleâ; âwithin the scope of an investigationâ; âoutside the reach of the lawâ; âin the political orbit of a world powerâ;
Compassnoun
the limit of capability;
âwithin the compass of educationâ;
Compassnoun
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Compassverb
bring about; accomplish;
âThis writer attempts more than his talents can compassâ;
Compassverb
travel around, either by plane or ship;
âWe compassed the earthâ;
Compassverb
get the meaning of something;
âDo you comprehend the meaning of this letter?â;
Compassnoun
an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it
âwalkers should be equipped with a map and compassâ; âa magnetic compassâ; âCrewe was ideally placed on the rail network, with connections running to all points of the compassâ;
Compassnoun
an instrument for drawing circles and arcs and measuring distances between points, consisting of two arms linked by a movable joint, one arm ending in a point and the other usually carrying a pencil or pen
âa regular heptagon cannot be constructed accurately with only ruler and compassâ;
Compassnoun
the range or scope of something
âthe event had political repercussions which are beyond the compass of this bookâ; âgoods and services which fall within the compass of the free marketâ;
Compassnoun
the enclosing limits of an area
âthis region had within its compass many types of agricultureâ;
Compassnoun
the range of notes that can be produced by a voice or a musical instrument
âthe cellos were playing in a rather sombre part of their compassâ;
Compassverb
go round (something) in a circular course
âthe ship wherein Magellan compassed the worldâ;
Compassverb
surround or hem in on all sides
âwe were compassed round by a thick fogâ;
Compassverb
contrive to accomplish (something)
âhe compassed his end only by the exercise of violenceâ;
Compass
A compass is a device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation and geographic orientation. It commonly consists of a magnetized needle or other element, such as a compass card or compass rose, which can pivot to align itself with magnetic north.