neighborhood vs precinct

neighborhood

noun
  • A formal or informal division of a municipality or region. 

  • The set of all the vertices adjacent to a given vertex. 

  • The residential area near one's home. 

  • The inhabitants of a residential area. 

  • A set containing an open ball which contains a specified point. 

  • The infinitesimal open set of all points that may be reached directly from a given point. 

  • An approximate amount. 

  • The quality of physical proximity. 

  • A set containing an open set which contains some specified point. 

  • Alternatively: An open ball which contains some specified point. 

  • Alternatively: An open set which contains some specified point. 

precinct

noun
  • A subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards. 

  • A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area. 

  • The general area surrounding a place, environs. 

  • A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district. 

  • An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls. 

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