compass

The limit of capability.

“within the compass of education”

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:.

“within the compass of this article”

Drafting instrument used for drawing circles.

Navigational instrument for finding directions.

Get the meaning of something.

Travel around, either by plane or ship.

“We compassed the earth”

Bring about; accomplish.

“This writer attempts more than his talents can compass”