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adjective

Definition of circumscribednext
as in limited
having distinct or certain limits the powers of that state's governor are so sharply circumscribed that often his hands are tied by the state legislature

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circumscribed

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verb

past tense of circumscribe
1
as in restricted
to set bounds or an upper limit for circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse

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2
as in defined
to mark the limits of Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumscribed
  1. limited
  2. restricted
  3. defined
  4. finite
  5. bounded
  6. narrow
Adjective
  • The McRib was introduced in 1981, but rather than becoming a permanent menu item, it has been made available only in limited runs over the last four decades.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Statute of Limitations In Austin, drivers have a limited time to file a civil action following a car accident.
    Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of limited
Verb
  • Armlogi had cash and restricted cash of $4,985,849 as of September 30, 2024, down from $9,950,384 at the beginning of the quarter.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details the company's liquidity position, with cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $10,154,000 as of September 30, 2024, and a negative working capital of $14,146,000.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of restricted
Verb
  • Once the primary process and posture are defined, leaders can leverage automation to assist in tasks such as scanning databases to identify sensitive data and implementing a centralized view of access controls.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While the largest—and most valuable—yachts in the world are owned by Middle Eastern royals and Russian oligarchs, Americans own the most, with roughly one out of four of all superyachts—commonly defined as those larger than 40 meters (131 feet)—belonging to an American.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of defined
Adjective
  • The existence of such a pile would contradict the strongest evidence mathematicians have for a finite cap on rank.
    Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Even though there's a finite number of permits issued every day on the middle fork, those groups can be big, upwards of 20 people.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of finite
Verb
  • This starts with a base language model that learns language and vocabulary bounded to certain domains (like finance and banking).
    Scott Zoldi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • In shot after shot, joyous bodies bounded through stunning vistas, small figures with their arms raised in triumph.
    Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of bounded
Adjective
  • Blackhawks express desperation but don't show it in another narrow defeat What's ailing the Packers in the red zone?
    New York Times, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Shutting down the Department of Education requires congressional approval and with Republicans holding a narrow majority in the Senate, Trump's bid faces a narrow path forward.
    Erin Doherty, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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