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Circumference of a Circle

The circumference of a circle is the same as its perimeter — both words refer to the same measurement. It is the curved outer line that forms the boundary of the circle.

What is the circumference?

The circumference is the closed curved line that forms the outer edge of the circle. It is shown in blue in the image below:

Circle circumference diagram

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