Definition & Meaning of "circumference"in English

Circumference

the distance around the external boundary of something

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

circumferences

Examples

The athlete completed a lap around the track, covering the entire circumference in record time.

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

Examples

The formula for finding the circumference of a sphere involves multiplying the diameter by π (pi).

the boundary line encompassing an area or object

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