Scope vs. Compass — What's the Difference?

The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions

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.

The opportunity or possibility to function or be active

An instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it

The extent of a given activity or subject that is involved, treated, or relevant

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

The length or sweep of a mooring cable.

The range or scope of something

(Linguistics) The range over a part of a sentence or discourse that a quantifier has an effect on.

Go round (something) in a circular course

A viewing instrument such as a periscope, microscope, or telescope.

Contrive to accomplish (something)

To examine or investigate, especially visually

A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field.

To examine using an optical instrument such as a telescope or an endoscope

Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyrocompass, used for determining geographic direction.

The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.

A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned. Also called pair of compasses.

(weapons) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

Awareness or understanding of one's purpose or objectives

Opportunity; broad range; degree of freedom.

An enclosing line or boundary; a circumference

(programming) The region of program source code in which a given identifier is meaningful, or a given object can be accessed.

A restricted space or area

(logic) The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part.

Range or scope, as of understanding, perception, or authority

(linguistics) The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies.

(Music) See range.

(slang) A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.

To make a circuit of; circle

Any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.

To surround; encircle

(obsolete) A bundle, as of twigs.

To understand; comprehend

To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out.

To accomplish or bring about

To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.

To gain or achieve

To define the scope of something.

To scheme; plot

(programming) To limit (an object or variable) to a certain region of program source code.

Forming a curve.

(informal) To examine under a microscope.

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

To observe a bird using a spotting scope.

A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).

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.

(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.

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.

(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.

Extended area.

(obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.

Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable.

Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.

To look at for the purpose of evaluation; usually with out; as, to scope out the area as a camping site.

(archaic) Scope.

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

(obsolete) Range, reach.

The state of the environment in which a situation exists;

(obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

A magnifier of images of distant objects

To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities

To go about or round entirely; to traverse.

(dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.

(dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).

(obsolete) In a circuit; round about.

A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

An inclosing limit; boundary; circumference; as, within the compass of an encircling wall.

An inclosed space; an area; extent.

Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination.

Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; - used with within.

The range of notes, or tones, within the capacity of a voice or instrument.

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.

A pair of compasses.

A circle; a continent.

To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.

To inclose on all sides; to surround; to encircle; to environ; to invest; to besiege; - used with about, round, around, and round about.

To reach round; to circumvent; to get within one's power; to obtain; to accomplish.

To curve; to bend into a circular form.

To purpose; to intend; to imagine; to plot.

Navigational instrument for finding directions

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

The limit of capability;

Drafting instrument used for drawing circles

Bring about; accomplish;

Travel around, either by plane or ship;

Get the meaning of something;