circumscribing

verb

Definition of circumscribingnext
present participle of circumscribe
1
as in limiting
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 defining
to mark the limits of Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east

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  1. limiting
  2. defining
  3. restricting
Verb
  • The change, while also limiting the game’s potential reach, also resulted in the game getting delisted from stores in certain countries.
    Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, New York will consider a bill limiting the construction of new data centers and requiring them to report their energy consumption.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of limiting
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  • Clearly defining your goals ensures your data strategy supports your broader business objectives.
    Chris O'Neill, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of defining
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  • Further restricting sideloading, perhaps more than anything else, is the game-changer here.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To fix this, organizations must classify and manage sensitive data across their environments, restricting AI agents’ access to only what’s necessary.
    Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of restricting
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