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circumference

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
the line surrounding a circular space, or the length of this line:

Examples:

the circumference of a circle
2
the outside edge of an area or object that is round or curved, or the length of this edge:

Examples:

the circumference of an orange
3
the distance around a circle:

Examples:

[ U ] Draw a circle 5 inches in circumference.
4
A circumference is also the distance around the widest part of a round object, or a line enclosing a circular space.
5
The circumference of an area of any size or shape is its complete outside edge:

Examples:

[ C ] We walked the circumference of the field so we wouldn’t interrupt the game.

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