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circumscription

Pronunciation: [ˌsɜr.kəmˈskrɪp.ʃən]

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Learn how to use circumscription in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

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

Example

How does the circumscription of this plan affect our options?

How to pronounce circumscription

Pronunciation: [ˌsɜr.kəmˈskrɪp.ʃən]

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