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CIRCUMFERENCE

(noun, verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Circumference.

How to pronounce circumference:

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Circumference - as a noun

The size of something as given by the distance around it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perimeter13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
size13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The boundary line encompassing an area or object

Example: "He had walked the full circumference of his land"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circuit11

The length of the closed curve of a circle

Circumference - as a verb

To include in a circular space; to bound.

Example Sentences

"The circumference of a circle is equal to its diameter multiplied by pi."
"To find the circumference of a circle, you can use the formula C = 2πr."
"The circumference of this circle is 32 centimeters."
"She measured the circumference of the tree trunk with a tape measure."
"The circumference of Earth is about 40,075 kilometers."
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Word Game Points

Is CIRCUMFERENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circumference is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CIRCUMFERENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is CIRCUMFERENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumference is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CIRCUMFERENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is CIRCUMFERENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumference is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CIRCUMFERENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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