Definition:Circumscribe/Polygon around Circle

Definition
A polygon is circumscribed around a circle when each of its sides is tangent to the circumference of the circle:


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Also known as
The more archaic circumscribed without can sometimes be seen, as well as circumscribed outside and circumscribed about.

Also see
Note that such a circle can also be described as being inscribed in the polygon.