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circles

/ˈsɜːkl̩z/ /ˈsɝkl̩z/

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A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).

Examples :

"The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0)."

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A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.

Examples :

"The children drew perfect circles in their math class. "

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Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.

Examples :

"Children, please join hands and form a circle."

figure math space

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A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.

Examples :

"circle of friends"

group person organization

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The orbit of an astronomical body.

Examples :

"The Earth circles the Sun in approximately 365 days. "

astronomy space

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A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match.

Examples :

"The fielders had to remain inside the circles during the first powerplay overs in the one-day cricket match. "

sport game area

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A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship.

Examples :

"Before the Wiccan ceremony began, Sarah carefully walked three times clockwise, then three times counter-clockwise, creating the protective circles with her wand. "

ritual religion mythology theology tradition philosophy supernatural soul

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A traffic circle or roundabout.

Examples :

"We got stuck in traffic because there were two circles on our route to school. "

traffic area way vehicle place system

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Compass; circuit; enclosure.

Examples :

"The farmer built high fences, forming circles around his sheep, to protect them from wolves. "

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An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.

Examples :

"The astronomer carefully aligned the circles in the observatory to precisely measure the positions of stars as they crossed the meridian. "

astronomy device math nautical physics science technology

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A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.

Examples :

""My daily routine involves going to work, coming home, eating dinner, and sleeping, only to start the circles again the next day." "

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A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.

Examples :

"The siblings' argument went in circles: "I deserve the toy because I'm older," argued one, and "I'm older, so I deserve more things," retorted the other. "

logic philosophy language

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Indirect form of words; circumlocution.

Examples :

"Instead of directly saying he was fired, the manager spoke in circles, hinting at budget cuts and restructuring. "

language word style writing

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A territorial division or district.

Examples :

"The ten Circles of the Holy Roman Empire were those principalities or provinces which had seats in the German Diet."

area politics government

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(in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.

Examples :

"After working all night, she had circles under her eyes."

body appearance

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To travel around along a curved path.

Examples :

"The wolves circled the herd of deer."

direction action way

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verb

Examples :

"A high fence circles the enclosure."

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To place or mark a circle around.

Examples :

"Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for."

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To travel in circles.

Examples :

"Vultures circled overhead."

action way direction