compass - Meaning in Hindi

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compass - Meaning in Hindi

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Definitions and Meaning of compass in English

compass noun

1. navigational instrument for finding directions

   कंपास, कम्पास, कुतबनुमा, कुतुबनुमा, दिक्सूचक-यंत्र, दिक्सूचक-यन्त्र, दिक्सूचक, दिग्दर्शक-यंत्र, दिग्दर्शक-यन्त्र, दिग्दर्शक, दिग्दर्शनी, दिशादर्शक-यंत्र, दिशादर्शक-यन्त्र, दिशादर्शक, ध्रुवमत्स्य

2. drafting instrument used for drawing circles

   कंपास, ...Subscribe

3. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

   Synonyms

   ambit, orbit, range, range, reach, reach, scope

   Examples

   • "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"
   • "in the political orbit of a world power"
   • "outside the reach of the law"
   • "the ambit of municipal legislation"
   • "the range of a supersonic jet"
   • "within the compass of this article"
   • "within the scope of an investigation"
4. the limit of capability

   Synonyms

   grasp, range, range, reach, reach

   Example

   • "within the compass of education"

compass verb

1. get the meaning of something

   Synonyms

   apprehend, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy

   Example

   • "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
2. travel around, either by plane or ship

   Synonyms

   circumnavigate

   Example

   • "We compassed the earth"
3. bring about; accomplish

   Example

   • "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"

Synonyms of compass

• ambit, orbit, range, reach, scope
• grasp, range, reach
• apprehend, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy
• circumnavigate

Description

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. Other methods may be used, including gyroscopes, magnetometers, and GPS receivers.

दिक्सूचक (Compass) या कुतुबनुमा दिशा का ज्ञान कराता है।

Also see "Compass" on Wikipedia

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