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
T. L. PeacockExamples of precinct in a Sentence
Voting results from several precincts are delayed.
They were taken to the precinct for questioning.
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With all of the Cook County precinct votes counted and most from Kane County in, the unofficial results as of 9:40 p.m. are:
Maggie Beyer: 3,738 votes.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Those in favor said the current precinct map is obviously gerrymandered and has not been updated for 15 years despite vast growth.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
And then there are efforts to ensure free, digital precinct maps are available from registrars if someone requests one and to expand the number of languages in which ballots and other election materials are available to voters.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2025
Rank-and-file cops in 12 police precincts and 12 transit districts are currently working longer tours, union officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Those in favor said the current precinct map is obviously gerrymandered and has not been updated for 15 years despite vast growth.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
And then there are efforts to ensure free, digital precinct maps are available from registrars if someone requests one and to expand the number of languages in which ballots and other election materials are available to voters.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2025
Rank-and-file cops in 12 police precincts and 12 transit districts are currently working longer tours, union officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 15 Apr. 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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