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. PeacockSynonyms
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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Gayle Cosby won over Hasaan Rashid for the District 2 race with 54% of votes with 100% of precincts counted in Marion County, according to unofficial results from the Marion County Election Board.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Arizona will not start reporting results until all precincts have reported their tabulations or one hour after polls close, whichever comes first.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
There have been no other threats in Washington as of 2 p.m.
In Georgia, election officials had to evacuate two polling precinct locations due to noncredible bomb threats.
—Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Will poll watchers intimidate voters in Latino-heavy precincts?
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Arizona will not start reporting results until all precincts have reported their tabulations or one hour after polls close, whichever comes first.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
There have been no other threats in Washington as of 2 p.m.
In Georgia, election officials had to evacuate two polling precinct locations due to noncredible bomb threats.
—Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Will poll watchers intimidate voters in Latino-heavy precincts?
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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