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circumscribe in German

circumscribe in German is einkreisen, eingrenzen — circumscribe means to draw a line all the way around something.

circumscribe in German

einkreisen
verb
To draw a line around; to encircle.
eingrenzen
verb
To limit narrowly; to restrict.

What does "circumscribe" mean?

  1. verb To draw a line all the way around something.
  2. verb To keep something within strict limits.
  3. verb To draw the smallest possible circle or sphere around a shape so that the shape fits exactly inside it.
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What is "circumscribe" in German?
"circumscribe" in German is einkreisen, eingrenzen. circumscribe means: To draw a line all the way around something.
Are there other ways to say "circumscribe" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "circumscribe": einkreisen, eingrenzen.
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