Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
circumscription
noun
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈskrɪpʃən/
Definition
The act of limiting or restricting something within certain boundaries.
Examples
- The circumscription of individual freedoms during times of crisis can be controversial.
- In biology, circumscription might refer to the boundaries set on a species’ habitat.
- Effective circumscription of project goals can lead to better outcomes.
Meaning
Circumscription refers to the process of defining limits or boundaries, often in a metaphorical sense, to describe the act of restricting something.
Synonyms
- limitation
- restriction
- confine
- boundary
