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
3
a
precincts plural : the region immediately surrounding a place : environs
b
: place, locale
4
: boundary —often used in plural
a ruined tower within the precincts of the squire's grounds
T. L. Peacock
T. L. Peacock
Synonyms
- area
- arena
- bailiwick
- barony
- business
- circle
- demesne
- department
- discipline
- domain
- element
- fief
- fiefdom
- field
- firmament
- front
- game
- kingdom
- line
- province
- realm
- specialty
- sphere
- terrain
- walk
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Example Sentences
Voting results from several precincts are delayed. They were taken to the precinct for questioning.
Recent Examples on the Web When the no-nonsense Captain Raymond Holt takes over the 99th precinct, the offbeat detective squad must get its act together. Toby Grey, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 Callahan-Kasmala and her family are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Baltimore County Police at the Cockeysville precinct. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 The man allegedly began using a sword to hit the gates of the Phoenix Police Department precinct on Sept. 10, according to FOX 10. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The technicians deliver materials from the precinct to a nearby receiving station after polls close, Herrera said. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The shootings occurred in the 12th precinct on the city's north side. Sarah Raza, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2022 Local issues were top of mind for many Central Florida voters, including Jeffrey and Maria Zuckerman, a couple in their 30s who voted at the Winter Garden precinct where Bova campaigned on Tuesday morning. Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 Over the past three decades, developers have seized on opportunity to create new housing to meet demand from newcomers to this once-gritty industrial precinct. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 The Arizona Democracy Resource Center focused on the Hidden Valley precinct, saying the polling station opened four hours late, according to the complaint. Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
Toby Grey, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 Callahan-Kasmala and her family are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Baltimore County Police at the Cockeysville precinct. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 The man allegedly began using a sword to hit the gates of the Phoenix Police Department precinct on Sept. 10, according to FOX 10. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The technicians deliver materials from the precinct to a nearby receiving station after polls close, Herrera said. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The shootings occurred in the 12th precinct on the city's north side. Sarah Raza, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2022 Local issues were top of mind for many Central Florida voters, including Jeffrey and Maria Zuckerman, a couple in their 30s who voted at the Winter Garden precinct where Bova campaigned on Tuesday morning. Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 Over the past three decades, developers have seized on opportunity to create new housing to meet demand from newcomers to this once-gritty industrial precinct. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 The Arizona Democracy Resource Center focused on the Hidden Valley precinct, saying the polling station opened four hours late, according to the complaint. Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin praecinctum, from Latin, neuter of praecinctus, past participle of praecingere to gird, encircle, from prae- pre- + cingere to gird — more at cincture
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
precinct
noun
pre·cinct ˈprē-ˌsiŋkt
1
: any of the sections into which a town or city is divided for a particular purpose (as voting or police protection)
2
: a surrounding or enclosed area
Stay within school precincts.
precinct
noun
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a newcomer in the precincts of the automobile business Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- area
- department
- element
- walk
- realm
- field
- domain
- sphere
- kingdom
- province
- territory
- arena
- terrain
- front
- circle
- specialty
- business
- bailiwick
- discipline
- game
- fief
- demesne
- barony
- line
- fiefdom
- firmament
- study
- subject
- confine
- frontier
- occupation
- profession
- turf
- scope
- pursuit
- vocation
- sweep
- compass
- racket
- extent
- width
- breadth
- reach
- subspecialty
- ambit
- ken
- amplitude
- subfield
- dimension(s)