Compass vs. Divider
Difference Between Compass and Divider
Compassnoun
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
Dividernoun
An object that separates.
Compassnoun
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
Dividernoun
A piece of card placed in a ring binder to separate groups of documents.
Compassnoun
(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
Dividernoun
A device resembling a drawing compass and used to transfer measurements of length.
Compassnoun
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
Dividernoun
The median (US) or central reservation (UK) of a highway or other road where traffic in opposite directions are kept separated.
Compassnoun
(obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
within the compass of an encircling wallDividernoun
A person who divides or separates.
Compassnoun
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
Dividernoun
a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics
Compassnoun
(archaic) scope.
Dividernoun
a person who separates something into parts or groups
Compassnoun
(obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
Dividernoun
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
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 powerCompassnoun
the limit of capability;
within the compass of educationCompassnoun
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Compassverb
bring about; accomplish;
This writer attempts more than his talents can compassCompassverb
travel around, either by plane or ship;
We compassed the earthCompassverb
get the meaning of something;
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
