compass
noun
navigational instrument for finding directions
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
“the range of a supersonic jet”
“a piano has a greater range than the human voice”
the limit of capability
“within the compass of education”
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
verb
bring about; accomplish
“This writer attempts more than his talents can compass”
travel around, either by plane or ship
“We compassed the earth”
Synonymscircumnavigateget the meaning of something
“Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University