1.navigational instrument for finding directions
2.an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet";
the ambit of municipal legislation
3.the limit of capability;
within the compass of education
4.drafting instrument used for drawing circles
1.bring about; accomplish;
This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
2.travel around, either by plane or ship;
We compassed the earth
3.get the meaning of something;
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?