precinct (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
Definition
A specific area or district, especially one with defined boundaries for administrative or political purposes, such as voting or policing.
Examples
Voters must go to their assigned polling precinct to cast their ballot.
The detective was assigned to the robbery precinct in the city's busiest sector.
Each university campus is divided into several administrative precincts.
How to Use precinct
- in the precinct of (prepositional phrase)
- Within the boundaries or immediate surroundings of a specific area. — "The new development is located in the precinct of the old industrial zone."
- assigned precinct (collocation)
- The specific area allocated to someone for a particular purpose, like voting. — "Make sure you know your assigned precinct before election day."
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