cir.

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. about.

   cir. 1800.

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cir. ² American  

abbreviation

1. circular.

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cir. British  

abbreviation

1. (preceding a date) circa

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Etymology

Origin of cir.

From Latin circā, circiter, circum

Example Sentences

Months of testimony, satellite imagery and verified videos analysed by the UN and CIR show that the detainees included government workers, doctors, journalists, teachers and aid staff.

From Barron's

But CIR analysed 185 images and videos dated from October 29 to November 4 when the curfew was lifted, as well as satellite imagery and drone footage.

From Barron's

CIR satellite imagery showed temporary structures built on the grounds of the city's Kivule District Hospital during the unrest, supporting reports that a makeshift mortuary building was hastily constructed there to handle the large influx of casualties.

From Barron's

CIR found evidence of newly disturbed earth between November 2 and 5 at Kondo cemetery near Dar es Salaam -- a location that a senior government official, angry over the crackdown, had told AFP was the possible site of a mass grave.

From Barron's

CNN and CIR used reverse-image search tools to analyze over 54 suspect accounts.

From Salon