transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprē-ˌsiŋ(k)t ]
noun
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
Date: 15th century
1. : a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district : 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. plural : the region immediately surrounding a place : environs
b. : place , locale
4. : boundary — often used in plural
a ruined tower within the precinct s of the squire's grounds — T. L. Peacock