What is the meaning of compass?

noun

• Navigational instrument for finding directions.
• (n.) ()
  • synonyms: scope, range, reach, orbit, ambit
• The limit of capability.
  • usage: "within the compass of education"
  • synonyms: range, reach, grasp
• Drafting instrument used for drawing circles.

verb

• Bring about; accomplish.
  • usage: "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
• Travel around, either by plane or ship.
  • usage: "We compassed the earth"
  • synonyms: circumnavigate
• Get the meaning of something.
  • usage: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter"
  • synonyms: grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, apprehend