precinct
noun
pre·cinct
ˈprē-ˌsiŋ(k)t 
1
: a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district: such as
a
: a subdivision of a county, town, city, or ward for election purposes
b
: a division of a city for police control
2
a
: an enclosure bounded by the walls of a building
—often used in plural
b
: a sphere of thought, action, or influence
—often used in plural
4
: boundary
—often used in plural
a ruined tower within the precincts of the squire's grounds—
T. L. Peacock
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Examples of precinct in a Sentence
Voting results from several precincts are delayed.
They were taken to the precinct for questioning.
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Choose volunteers who will organize political activities in your precinct.
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Season 2 expands the precinct to an Arctic glacier.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
When Pacquiao won the election this time, with the crucial precinct result popping up onto a screen in the wee hours of the morning, he was surrounded by reporters and helpers and the smile was bigger than any of his post-fight, boxing-ring victory emotional displays.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
In Danny's last scene in the precinct, Amelia thanks him for saving her.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Season 2 expands the precinct to an Arctic glacier.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
When Pacquiao won the election this time, with the crucial precinct result popping up onto a screen in the wee hours of the morning, he was surrounded by reporters and helpers and the smile was bigger than any of his post-fight, boxing-ring victory emotional displays.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
In Danny's last scene in the precinct, Amelia thanks him for saving her.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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precinct
noun
pre·cinct
ˈprē-ˌsiŋ(k)t
1
: an administrative district especially of a town or city
a police precinct
an electoral precinct
2
: a surrounding or enclosed area
within the precincts of the college
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