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Circumscribe vs Mitigate - What's the difference?

circumscribe | mitigate | Related terms |

Circumscribe is a related term of mitigate.


As verbs the difference between circumscribe and mitigate

is that circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle while mitigate is to reduce, lessen, or decrease.

Bound vs Circumscribe - What's the difference?

bound | circumscribe | Synonyms |

Bound is a synonym of circumscribe.


As verbs the difference between bound and circumscribe

is that bound is (bind) or bound can be to surround a territory or other geographical entity or bound can be to leap, move by jumping while circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle.

As an adjective bound

is (with infinitive) obliged (to) or bound can be (obsolete) ready, prepared.

As a noun bound

is (often|used in plural) a boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory or bound can be a sizeable jump, great leap.

Circumscribe vs Fringe - What's the difference?

circumscribe | fringe | Related terms |

Circumscribe is a related term of fringe.


As verbs the difference between circumscribe and fringe

is that circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle while fringe is to decorate with fringe.

As a noun fringe is

a decorative border.

As an adjective fringe is

outside the mainstream.

Qualify vs Circumscribe - What's the difference?

qualify | circumscribe | Synonyms |

Qualify is a synonym of circumscribe.


As verbs the difference between qualify and circumscribe

is that qualify is to describe or characterize something by listing its qualities while circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle.

As a noun qualify

is (juggling) an instance of throwing and catching each prop at least twice.

Circumscribe vs Define - What's the difference?

circumscribe | define | Related terms |

Circumscribe is a related term of define.


As verbs the difference between circumscribe and define

is that circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle while define is to determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

As a noun define is

(computing|programming) a kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

Circumscribe vs Mark - What's the difference?

circumscribe | mark | Related terms |

Circumscribe is a related term of mark.


As a verb circumscribe

is to draw a line around; to encircle.

As a noun mark is

sign.

Enclose vs Circumscribe - What's the difference?

enclose | circumscribe | Related terms |

Enclose is a related term of circumscribe.


As verbs the difference between enclose and circumscribe

is that enclose is to surround with a wall, fence, etc while circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle.

Constrain vs Circumscribe - What's the difference?

constrain | circumscribe |


As verbs the difference between constrain and circumscribe

is that constrain is to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige while circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle.

Circumscribe vs Demarcate - What's the difference?

circumscribe | demarcate |


As verbs the difference between circumscribe and demarcate

is that circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle while demarcate is to mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.

Circumscribe vs Restric - What's the difference?

circumscribe | restric |

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