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   circle

   /ˈsəːkl/

   noun

   • 1. a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the centre): "draw a circle with a compass"
   • ▪ something in the shape of a circle: "the lamp spread a circle of light" Similar ringroundbandhoopcirclethalodiscwreathtechnical:annulus
   • ▪ a dark circular mark below each eye caused by illness or tiredness: "she was pale and rather beautiful, with dark circles around deep, exhausted eyes"
   • ▪ a curved upper tier of seats in a theatre or cinema: British "she sat in the front row of the circle"
   • ▪ short for striking circle
   • 2. a group of people with a shared profession, interests, or acquaintances: "she did not normally move in such exalted circles" Similar groupsetringcompanybodycoteriecliquecampleaguefactioncrowdbandcrewinformal:gangbunchpacksquadsphereworldmilieuarenadomainsociety

   verb

   • 1. move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once: "they were circling Athens airport" Similar wheelmove roundmove round in circlesrevolverotatewhirlspiralgyratego roundwalk roundtravel roundcircumnavigateorbitrevolve roundrare:circumambulate
   • ▪ move in a wide loop back towards one's starting point: "he paced away from her, then circled back"
   • ▪ form a ring around: "the abbey was circled by a huge wall" Similar surroundencircleringring roundencloseencompassboundhedge infence inhem inliterary:girdgirdle
   • ▪ draw a line around: "circle the correct answers"

   Word Origin Old English, from Old French cercle, from Latin circulus ‘small ring’, diminutive of circus ‘ring’.

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2. www.splashlearn.com › math-vocabulary › geometryWhat is a Circle? Definition, Formulas, Properties, Examples

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   A circle is a two-dimensional closed figure that has no edges or corners. Learn the definition of circle, different parts of circle, solved examples and more.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CircleCircle - Wikipedia

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   A circle is a shape consisting of all points in a plane that are at a given distance from a given point, the centre. The distance between any point of the circle and the centre is called the radius. The circle has been known since before the beginning of recorded history. Natural circles are common, such as the full moon or a slice of round fruit.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › circleCircle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. cir· cle ˈsər-kəl. often attributive. Synonyms of circle. 1. a. : ring, halo. b. : a closed plane (see plane entry 6 sense 2b) curve every point of which is equidistant (see equidistant sense 1) from a fixed point within the curve. c. : the plane surface bounded by such a curve. 2. archaic : the orbit of a celestial body. 3.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCIRCLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CIRCLE definition: 1. a continuous curved line, the points of which are always the same distance away from a fixed…. Learn more.

6. byjus.com › maths › circlesCircles in Maths - Definition, Formulas, Properties, Examples

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   A circle is a locus of all the points equidistant from a fixed point to the outer boundary. Learn its definition, construction of the circle, formulas for area and circumference with solved examples.

7. www.cuemath.com › geometry › circlesCircles - Formulas, Properties | What is a Circle? | Examples

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   A circle is a 2-dimensional closed shape that has a curved side whose ends meet to form a round shape. Learn about circles with concepts, properties, and examples.

8. byjus.com › maths › circle-definitionCircle Definition | Area and Circumference of a Circle | Examples

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   A circle is defined as the closed curve in geometry that is perfectly round in shape. Learn easy and simple circle definitions with examples at BYJU'S. Also, see area and circumference formula for circle.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › circleCIRCLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Circle definition: a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation. See examples of CIRCLE used in a sentence.

10. www.khanacademy.org › math › geometry-homeCircles | Geometry (all content) | Math | Khan Academy

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    Explore, prove, and apply important properties of circles that have to do with things like arc length, radians, inscribed angles, and tangents.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCIRCLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    noun. uk / ˈsɜːkl / us. circle noun (SHAPE) Add to word list. A2. a round, flat shape like the letter O, or a group of people or things arranged in this shape: We all sat on the floor in a circle. Fewer examples. We arranged the chairs in a circle. Hold hands and form a circle. We sat down in a circle.