ˈæmbɪt æ.pɹiˈhɛnd ˌsə.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd dɪɡ

ɡɹɑːsp ɡɹæsp ɡɹɑːsp ɡɹæsp ˈɡɹɒk ˈɡɹɑk ˈɔː.bɪt ˈɔɹ.bɪt ɹeɪndʒ ɹiːt͡ʃ ˈsæ.vi get the meaning of something Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter? travel around, either by plane or ship We compassed the earth bring about; accomplish This writer attempts more than his talents can compass navigational instrument for finding directions drafting instrument used for drawing circles an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: a piano has a greater range than the human voice the ambit of municipal legislation within the compass of this article within the scope of an investigation outside the reach of the law in the political orbit of a world power the limit of capability within the compass of education