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compass in Malay

kompas

/ˈkʌm.pəs/

compass in Malay: kompas, pedoman. In English, compass means a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

Malay words for compass

instrument to determine cardinal directions
kompas, pedoman

English meaning of compass

  1. noun A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
  2. noun A pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
  3. noun The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
  4. noun A space within limits; an area.

Full definition of compass

compass in a sentence

  • within the compass of an encircling wall

Synonyms of compass

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Questions about compass in Malay

What is the meaning of compass in Malay?
Compass in Malay is kompas, pedoman.
Apakah maksud compass dalam bahasa Melayu?
Compass: kompas, pedoman.
What does compass mean in English?
Compass means a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

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Adapted from Wiktionary: compass (page history and authors), its translation table and English meanings. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Malay words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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