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circumscription

Pronunciation: [ˌsɜr.kəmˈskrɪp.ʃən]

Word

Context: "geography"

(noun) a boundary or limit that surrounds an area. It defines where something starts and stops. Think of it like a fence around a yard.

Example

The circumscription of the national park helps protect the animals living there.

Example

Without a circumscription, the city began to spread out too much.

Example

What is the circumscription of the school district?

Context: "conceptual boundaries"

(noun) a limit to what can be done or how far something can go. It's like having rules that keep things within a certain path.

Example

The circumscription of her responsibilities made her job easier to manage.

Example

His circumscription of the project was too narrow, missing many important aspects.

Example

How does the circumscription of this plan affect our options?

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