Compass

What “Compass” means

Noun

1. A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
2. A pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
3. The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
4. A space within limits; an area.
5. An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.

Verb

1. To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
2. To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
3. To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
4. To plot; to scheme (against someone).

Adv

1. In a circuit; round about.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English compas (“a circle, circuit, limit, form, a mathematical instrument”), from Old French compas, from Medieval Latin compassus (“a circle, a circuit”), from Latin com- (“together”) + passus (“a pace, step, later a pass, way, route”); see pass, pace.

From Middle English compassen (“to go around, make a circuit, draw a circle, contrive, intend”), from Old French compasser; from the noun; see compass as a noun.

Business name ideas with “Compass”

Industries where “Compass” fits

We suggest this word for 5 business types and industries, including:

• Consulting Firm
• Life Coach
• Travel Agency
• Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• Travel Agencies