noun the surrounding region, territory, or district
A specific area within a military base or installation where certain activities or operations take place
A geographical area that represents a specific voting district or constituency
A designated area within a city or town with specific boundaries and characteristics
A defined area in which police officers have jurisdiction and carry out their duties
In a crime novel, the protagonist may visit the police precinct to gather information about a case.
A psychologist may work in a precinct to provide mental health services to law enforcement officers.
A police officer is typically assigned to a specific precinct where they are responsible for patrolling a designated area.
A city planner may designate specific precincts within a city for zoning and development purposes.