Word
circumcised
Phoneticscir·cum·cised, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɝkəmˌsaɪzd/
UK/sˈɜːkəmsˌaɪzd/
Definition
v. having had the removal of the foreskin from the penis. This is a common medical procedure performed for religious, cultural, or health reasons.
v. having undergone the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis. Often used in medical contexts to describe a patient's status or to discuss the procedure's prevalence in specific populations.
Examples
“The doctor confirmed that the patient was circumcised.”
“The study compared the health outcomes of circumcised and uncircumcised men over a ten-year period.”
“While the practice is common in many cultures, the medical community continues to debate the long-term benefits and risks associated with being circumcised.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor confirmed that the patient was circumcised.”
contextual
“The study compared the health outcomes of circumcised and uncircumcised men over a ten-year period.”
complex
“While the practice is common in many cultures, the medical community continues to debate the long-term benefits and risks associated with being circumcised.”
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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