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dis·trict
ˈdi-(ˌ)strikt 
often attributive
1
a
: a territorial division (as for administrative or electoral purposes)
b
: the basic administrative unit for local government in Northern Ireland
2
: an area, region, or section with a distinguishing character
a shopping district
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun
Six police officers are in charge of the district.
She represents the eighth congressional district.
Recent Examples on the Web
Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2023
The utility sent an employee from its Roseburg district to inspect the line.
—oregonlive, 5 Mar. 2023
Wörthersee will return to its former charm as a picturesque resort in Bavaria's lake district.
—Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver, 5 Mar. 2023
Located at the heart of London's financial district, the building is one of his most famous works, having caused controversy for its futuristic design and for reflecting light hot enough to damage cars and cook eggs.
—Hafsa Khalil, CNN, 4 Mar. 2023
Active shooter hoax prompted March 1 lockdown The Mt. Healthy City School District in Ohio was notified of an active shooter threat that was called into the local police department on March 1, according to a district statement.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2023
The program’s direct cost — excluding loss of classroom time and time for professional development — can range from $1,700 for a small package of instructor training and materials to as much as $52,000 for a district-level package.
—Anya Kamenetz, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
Now, the district purchases and mixes in water from Denver to keep PFAS at undetectable levels and plans to build a treatment plant for a permanent fix.
—Michael Phillis And Brittany Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Mar. 2023
The Harlan Hawks recognized their seniors before their district 29-6A game against the Holmes Huskies at Dub Farris Stadium on Friday night.
—Stephen Whitaker, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Mar. 2023
Joe Magill, cleveland, 6 Oct. 2022
The short-term goals would be to court businesses and other employers to come to Baltimore and expressly district 45 to hire its citizens.
—George Johnson, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2022
The state courts announced all courthouses in Barnstable County will remain closed Thursday due to lack of power as will district courts in Stoughton and Wareham.
—BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2021
In August, the board voted 5-0 to give Magyar authority to make quick policy changes, based on ever-changing COVID-19 infection numbers, to district COVID-19 policy without prior board approval.
—Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 12 Oct. 2021
Brunswick One of the teams that St. Edward beat in the Division I district and then finished behind in the regional is Brunswick.
—Joe Magill, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2021
The parks district annual budget is $34 million, so $5 million a year would account for 14%.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 17 June 2021
The result — a patchwork of different policies depending on what state Americans live in, or even down to which district their kids are enrolled in — comes on the heels of a chaotic school year that’s finally coming to a close.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 8 June 2021
His Wildcats are guaranteed to be at home for the next two weeks, as the top seed in their Division I district bracket that connects to a western region of the state.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 20 Feb. 2021
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Noun
Over the last four years with this senior class, Wyoming was 76-23 overall with two league titles and three district championship appearances.
—Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2023
The utility sent an employee from its Roseburg district to inspect the line.
—oregonlive, 5 Mar. 2023
Wörthersee will return to its former charm as a picturesque resort in Bavaria's lake district.
—Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver, 5 Mar. 2023
Located at the heart of London's financial district, the building is one of his most famous works, having caused controversy for its futuristic design and for reflecting light hot enough to damage cars and cook eggs.
—Hafsa Khalil, CNN, 4 Mar. 2023
Active shooter hoax prompted March 1 lockdown The Mt. Healthy City School District in Ohio was notified of an active shooter threat that was called into the local police department on March 1, according to a district statement.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2023
The program’s direct cost — excluding loss of classroom time and time for professional development — can range from $1,700 for a small package of instructor training and materials to as much as $52,000 for a district-level package.
—Anya Kamenetz, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
Now, the district purchases and mixes in water from Denver to keep PFAS at undetectable levels and plans to build a treatment plant for a permanent fix.
—Michael Phillis And Brittany Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Mar. 2023
The Harlan Hawks recognized their seniors before their district 29-6A game against the Holmes Huskies at Dub Farris Stadium on Friday night.
—Stephen Whitaker, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Mar. 2023
Verb
What to look for: The girls Division I race should provide some insight into what to expect in the postseason, as Westlake, Medina and Avon all will be butting heads three weeks in a row in the Division I district, regional and state meets.
—Joe Magill, cleveland, 6 Oct. 2022
The short-term goals would be to court businesses and other employers to come to Baltimore and expressly district 45 to hire its citizens.
—George Johnson, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2022
The state courts announced all courthouses in Barnstable County will remain closed Thursday due to lack of power as will district courts in Stoughton and Wareham.
—BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2021
In August, the board voted 5-0 to give Magyar authority to make quick policy changes, based on ever-changing COVID-19 infection numbers, to district COVID-19 policy without prior board approval.
—Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 12 Oct. 2021
Brunswick One of the teams that St. Edward beat in the Division I district and then finished behind in the regional is Brunswick.
—Joe Magill, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2021
The parks district annual budget is $34 million, so $5 million a year would account for 14%.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 17 June 2021
The result — a patchwork of different policies depending on what state Americans live in, or even down to which district their kids are enrolled in — comes on the heels of a chaotic school year that’s finally coming to a close.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 8 June 2021
His Wildcats are guaranteed to be at home for the next two weeks, as the top seed in their Division I district bracket that connects to a western region of the state.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 20 Feb. 2021
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/district. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.
Kids Definition
district
1 of 2 noun
dis·trict
ˈdis-(ˌ)trikt
1
: an area or section (as of a city or nation) set apart for some purpose
a school district
a judicial district
2
: an area or region having some special feature
a coal-mining district
district
2 of 2 verb
: to divide or organize into districts
Legal Definition
district
noun
dis·trict
: a territorial division (as of a nation, state, county, or city) for administrative, judicial, electoral, or other purposes: as
a
: an administrative unit especially of a town or city established for the performance of a special governmental function
the water district
park district
c
: one of the divisions of the United States or of the individual states served by a particular federal or state court
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