Compass – The range or scope of something

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced cum-puss)

Compass may also refer to an instrument for finding directions (N,S,E,W etc) or an instrument for drawing circles, although this is usually written as compasses (i.e a pair of compasses) 

To remember the definition of the word compass, use the following mnemonic:

Compass? You want a compass? Which one? We have a complete range. 

Examples of compass in a sentence

The event had political repercussions which are beyond the compass of the party guidelines.

The compass of my vocal range is vast.

He took great pleasure in being the moral compass of the village.