compass

“within the compass of education” - Collins Dictionary

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compass

noun, an instrument for finding direction, usually having a magnetized needle which points to magnetic north swinging freely on a pivot
noun, Also called: pair of compasses an instrument used for drawing circles, measuring distances, etc, that consists of two arms, joined at one end, one arm of which serves as a pivot or stationary reference point, while the other is extended or describes a circle
noun, limits or range
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