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What is the noun for compassing?

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compass
  1. A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
  2. A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
  3. (music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
  4. (obsolete) A space within limits; area.
  5. (obsolete) An enclosing limit; boundary; circumference.
  6. Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
  7. Scope.
  8. (obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
  9. Synonyms:
  10. Examples:
    1. “The next section shows how to orient a map using a compass.”
      “His benevolence prompted him to do good to all within the compass of his influence.”
      “The matter is totally within the compass of the jury's jurisdiction to determine.”
compassing
  1. (dated) The forming of plots or schemes; machination.
compasse
  1. Obsolete spelling of compass
  2. Examples:
    1. “En contemplant mon temps passe Et le passe temps de Michaut, J'ay mon temps perdu compasse Duquel a present bien m'y chault.”
      “Fifthly, being thus on land with your compasse, set all lands or islands in sight, draw the form with your paper and pensill, and estimate their distance.”
compassings
  1. plural of compassing
compasses
  1. plural of compass
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “In 1819 Barlow began work on the problem of deviation in ship compasses caused by the presence of iron in the hull.”
      “The little kids did not like what we said and had their compasses and dividers out, ready to give us a poke so we scooted out.”
      “Hunters need camo makeup and clothing, backpacks, GPSs or compasses, radios, knives, game bags and camping gear.”
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