circumference
cir
ˌsɜr
sēr
cum
ˈkəm
kēm
ference
frəns
frēns
British pronunciation
/sɜːkˈʌmfɹəns/

Definition & Meaning of "circumference"in English

Circumference
01

the distance around the external boundary of something

circumference definition and meaning
example
Examples
The athlete completed a lap around the track, covering the entire circumference in record time.
02

(geometry) the length of the external boundary of a curved shape, especially a circle

circumference definition and meaning
example
Examples
The formula for finding the circumference of a sphere involves multiplying the diameter by π ( pi ).
03

the boundary line encompassing an area or object

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