English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

àmbit — meaning in English

Catalan → English · translate English → Catalan instead

English meaning

  • ambit noun The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.
  • compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
  • domain noun A field or area of activity, knowledge, or control.
  • range noun The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
  • scope noun The range or extent of a subject, task, or activity.

Senses

àmbit is used for these senses in English:

  • ambit The area or sphere of control and influence of something.
  • compass (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
  • domain A field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
  • range The extent or space taken in by anything excursive; compass or extent of excursion; reach; scope.
  • range (music) The scale of all the tones a voice or an instrument can produce.
  • scope The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.

ambit — full definition

  1. noun The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.
  2. noun The area or sphere of control and influence of something.
  3. noun The boundary around a building, town, region, etc.
  4. noun The circumference of something circular; also, an arc; a circuit, an orbit.

compass — full definition

  1. noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
  2. noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
  3. noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
  4. verb To surround or encircle something completely.

Related Catalan words