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- compartmentalization/ˌkɒm.pɑːtˌmen.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The mental or organizational act of separating things, ideas, or aspects of life into distinct, isolated categories or compartments.nounC2
- compartmentalize/kəmˌpɑːtˈmen.tə.laɪz/To separate something into distinct, often isolated, sections or categories.verbverb-transitiveC1/C2
- compartmentation/ˌkɒm.pɑːt.menˈteɪ.ʃən/The act or process of dividing something into separate, distinct sections or compartments.nounC2
- compass/ˈkʌmpəs/A device with a magnetised pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north, used for navigation.adjectivenounverb+1B1
- compass card/ˈkʌmpəs kɑːd/The circular card mounted within a magnetic compass, marked with directional points (e.g., N, S, E, W) and degrees (0–360), which rotates relative to the compass needle to indicate heading.nounLow
- compass course/ˈkʌm.pəs kɔːs/A direction of travel, expressed in degrees relative to magnetic north, that a ship or aircraft intends to follow.nounC1
- compass deviation/ˈkʌmpəs ˌdiːvɪˈeɪʃən/The error or difference between the direction indicated by a magnetic compass and true magnetic north, caused by local magnetic influences.nounlow
- compass deviation card/ˈkʌmpəs ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən ˌkɑːd/A small card or placard mounted near a magnetic compass in an aircraft or ship, listing the corrections (deviation) that must be applied to the compass reading for different headings to obtain an accurate magnetic direction.nounVery Low
- compass north/ˈkʌmpəs nɔːθ/The direction indicated by the north-seeking end of a magnetic compass needle, corresponding to magnetic north.nounLow
- compass plane/ˈkʌmpəs pleɪn/A carpenter's hand plane with a convex base, used for smoothing concave or curved surfaces.nounRare
- compass plant/ˈkʌm.pəs ˌplɑːnt/A North American plant whose leaves align themselves north–south to minimise sun exposure and water loss.nounVery Low (Specialist/Botanical)
- compass rafter/ˈkʌmpəs ˈrɑːftə(r)/In carpentry or traditional roof construction, a rafter that follows the curve of a sloping roof, especially one used in curved or arched roofs.nounVery Low / Specialized
- compass rose/ˈkʌmpəs ˌrəʊz/A circle or design printed on a map or chart showing the cardinal and intermediate directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW).nounC1/C2
- compass saw/ˈkʌmpəs sɔː/A handsaw with a narrow, tapering blade used for cutting curves and intricate shapes in wood.nounC2
- compass window/ˈkʌmpəs ˈwɪndəʊ/A semicircular or arched window, typically found as a single unit above a door or another window.nounLow
- compassion/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, coupled with a strong desire to alleviate that suffering.nounverb-transitiveC1
- compassion club/kəmˈpæʃ.ən klʌb/A (typically informal) group or association formed to provide care, support, or safe access to a service or substance for people who are suffering, especially from medical conditions.nounLow
- compassion fatigue/kəmˈpæʃ.ən fəˌtiːɡ/A state of emotional and physical exhaustion and reduced ability to empathise, caused by prolonged exposure to the suffering of others, especially through media or professional work.nounMedium
- compassionate/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət/Feeling or showing deep sympathy and sorrow for someone who is suffering or in misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate that suffering.adjectiveverb-transitiveC1
- compassionate conservative/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət kənˈsɜː.və.tɪv/A political ideology or person combining conservative fiscal/social principles with a stated emphasis on social welfare and active efforts to help the poor and disadvantaged.nounLow
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