compass vs range

range vs compass

compass and range both are nouns.

compass and range both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compass	Yes	No	Yes	No
range	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, compass and range are synonyms defined as:

compass and range: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

Other synonyms of compass include ambit, orbit, reach, scope.

As nouns, compass and range are synonyms defined as:

compass and range: the limit of capability

Other synonyms of compass include grasp, reach.

compass (noun)	range (noun)
navigational instrument for finding directions	a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds
drafting instrument used for drawing circles	a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:	an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability	the limit of capability
	a variety of different things or activities
	(mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined
	the limits within which something can be effective
	a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze
	a series of hills or mountains

compass (verb)	range (verb)
get the meaning of something	assign a rank or rating to
travel around, either by plane or ship	let eat
bring about; accomplish	lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
	feed as in a meadow or pasture
	move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
	range or extend over; occupy a certain area
	change or be different within limits
	have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun

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