àmbit — meaning in English
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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
- noun The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.
- noun The area or sphere of control and influence of something.
- noun The boundary around a building, town, region, etc.
- noun The circumference of something circular; also, an arc; a circuit, an orbit.
compass — full definition
- noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
- noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
- noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
- verb To surround or encircle something completely.