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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. Learn about the etymology, history, symbolism, analytic results, properties, constructions and generalizations of circles in mathematics and geometry.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of circle in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of circle as a shape, a group, or an upper floor in a theatre. See how to use circle as a verb, an idiom, or a noun in different contexts and sentences.

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

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   Learn the meaning of circle as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. See also related phrases and entries near circle.

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

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   A circle is a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a center point. Learn more about the properties, types, and uses of circles in math, geometry, and other fields.

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

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   Learn what a circle is, how to draw it, and how to calculate its area and circumference. Explore the parts, properties, and formulas of circles with video lessons and examples.

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

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   A circle is a two-dimensional shape that consists of points equidistant from a center point. Learn the circle definition, its area and circumference formulas, and solved examples at BYJU'S.