compassing

noun

drafting instrument used for drawing circles

the limit of capability

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

navigational instrument for finding directions

verb

get the meaning of something

travel around, either by plane or ship

bring about

Roots

passuspass- · Latin · step, pace

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Where does compassing come from?

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