Canadian English Meaning of circumscribe

circumscribe

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Definitions and Meaning of circumscribe in English

Wordnet

circumscribe (v)

draw a line around

restrict or confine within limits

to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect

Webster

circumscribe (v. t.)

to write or engrave around.

To inclose within a certain limit; to hem in; to surround; to bound; to confine; to restrain.

To draw a line around so as to touch at certain points without cutting. See Inscribe, 5.

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circumscribe

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broaden,Exceed,expand,widen,overextend,Overreach

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