Meaning ofcompassin English

Noun

1. a device to determine directions; navigation
2. an instrument to draw circular arcs
3. a musical instrument's range of notes
   The piano's compass allows it to produce a wide range of tones.
4. a limited area or space
   The company's business compass includes several industries.
5. the range or extent of something
   The university's curriculum covers a broad compass of academic disciplines.