circumference
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circumferences
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circumferences
Britannica Dictionary definition of CIRCUMFERENCE
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the length of a line that goes around something or that makes a circle or other round shape
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see picture at geometry
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Calculate the circle's circumference.
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What is the circumference of the Earth at the equator?
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The circle is 38 inches in circumference.
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the outer edge of a shape or area
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The fence marks the circumference of the field.
