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Circumstance

SUR-kuh-mstans

/ˈsɜːrkʌˌmstæns/

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circumstance

Dictionary meaning

Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision.

Examples

  • Pomp and circumstance.

Synonyms: consideration

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