IN MATH: 1. n. a simple closed curve in which all points are equidistant from a center point. EX. Draw a circle with a radius of 5 inches.

Circle
Circles are describe in terms of their radius or diameter.
The circumference is the perimeter of a circle.
The circumference,
    in terms of radius, or
    in terms of diameter,
The area,
    in terms of radius, or
    in terms of diameter,
 
Using a radius of:  
    The ( or ) is:
    square units or units.
Using a diameter of:  
    The ( or ) is:
    square units or units.

    See:
  • Circle, x2 + y2 = r2
  • What's a Function? - Index on topics like "How Functions Are Composed or Created", "Polynomial & Rational Functions"
  • library - Function and Relation Library - Many functions w/their features & graphs

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above. 2. n. anything like a circle or ring 3. v. to draw or make a circle around. EX. Circle the correct answer.

APPLICATION: See list 140.


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