 circumscribe |
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| 1. | [ verb ] draw a line around | |
| Examples: | "He drew a circle around the points" |
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| Related terms: | trace | |
| 2. | [ verb ] restrict or confine, as to area, extent, time, etc. | |
| Synonyms: | limit confine | |
| Related terms: | decrease restrict content number hold_down cap demarcate ration restriction limitation limitation circumscription | |
| 3. | [ verb ] to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect | |
| Related terms: | trace geometry | |
| Similar spelling: |
circumscribed circumscription circumcise circumspect circumstantiate circumstance circumstances circumspectly circumstantial circumspection circumvent circumpolar circumfuse circumflex circumnavigate circumvolve circumcision |
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