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Circumference
01
the distance around the external boundary of something
Examples
The athlete completed a lap around the track, covering the entire circumference in record time.
To estimate the size of the pond, we measured the circumference using a measuring tape.
02
(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 ).
In geometry class, we learned how to find the circumference of various geometric shapes.
03
the boundary line encompassing an area or object
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