circumference

noun
UK: /səˈkʌmfərəns/
US: /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

  1. The distance around a circle or any other round shape.

    1. The circumference of the Earth is very large.
    2. Calculate the circumference using the formula 2πr, where r is the radius.

  2. The outer boundary or perimeter of an area or object.

    1. The police marked the circumference of the crime scene.
    2. Measuring the circumference of the tree trunk can help estimate its age.

Synonyms

perimeter boundary girth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "circumference" in English means: The distance around a circle or any other round shape., The outer boundary or perimeter of an area or object..

The phonetic transcription of "circumference" is /səˈkʌmfərəns/ in British English and /sərˈkʌmfərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "circumference": perimeter, boundary, girth.

Example usage of "circumference": "The circumference of the Earth is very large.". More examples on the page.