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circumscribed area

[/ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: circumscribed areas
área circunscrita
1. A defined, limited, or restricted geographical or spatial region with clearly marked boundaries
The wildlife sanctuary is a circumscribed area where hunting is strictly prohibited.
O santuário de vida selvagem é uma área circunscrita onde a caça é estritamente proibida.
2. In mathematics and geometry, a region enclosed within a boundary or perimeter
The circumscribed area of the circle was calculated using the radius.
A área circunscrita do círculo foi calculada usando o raio.
3. A zone or territory with specific restrictions or limitations
Vehicles are not allowed in the circumscribed area of the city center.
Veículos não são permitidos na área circunscrita do centro da cidade.
Synonyms
bounded areadelimited regionrestricted zoneenclosed spacedefined territory
Antonyms
open areaunrestricted spaceunbounded region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área circunscrita
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
área delimitada
Alternative term frequently used in urban contexts
Portugal
área circunscrita
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the circumscribed area
outside the circumscribed area
mark off a circumscribed area
establish a circumscribed area
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