German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German umbefanc, umbevanc, equivalent to um- +‎ Fang. Compare Middle Low German ümmevanc, German Low German Ümfang, Dutch omvang.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʊmfaŋ/
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Noun

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Umfang m (strong, genitive Umfanges or Umfangs, plural Umfänge)

  1. (mathematics) perimeter, circumference
  2. extent, scale, reach, scope, range
    Synonym: Ausmaß
    in vollem Umfangfully

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