Compass vs. Compassion

Compass vs. Compassion — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Compass and Compassion

Compassnoun

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

Compassionnoun

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

Compassnoun

A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).

Compassionverb

(obsolete) To pity.

Compassnoun

(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.

Compassionnoun

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

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Compassnoun

(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.

Compassionnoun

the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

Compassnoun

(obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.

within the compass of an encircling wall

Compassnoun

Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.

Compassnoun

(archaic) scope.

Compassnoun

(obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

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Compassverb

To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

Compassverb

To go about or round entirely; to traverse.

Compassverb

(dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.

Compassverb

(dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).

Compassadverb

(obsolete) In a circuit; round about.

Compassnoun

navigational instrument for finding directions

Compassnoun

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

the range of a supersonic jetthe ambit of municipal legislationwithin the compass of this articlewithin the scope of an investigationoutside the reach of the lawin the political orbit of a world power

Compassnoun

the limit of capability;

within the compass of education

Compassnoun

drafting instrument used for drawing circles

Compassverb

bring about; accomplish;

This writer attempts more than his talents can compass

Compassverb

travel around, either by plane or ship;

We compassed the earth

Compassverb

get the meaning of something;

Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?