Aug 11, 2011 · E.g. Circa the Pacific Highway would be incorrect. Because "circa" is used to mean approximately in dates and measures, people would naturally use it to mean approximately even …

The definition of "circa" is generally regarded as "approximately" in relation to dates. However, how well can the use of "circa" also be extended to connect a current time?

Mar 15, 2019 · The word circa is not typically used in that context. The Oxford Dictionary says circa PREPOSITION (often preceding a date) approximately. ‘the church was built circa 1860’ The …

Jul 8, 2014 · Consider this sentence: Who founded the Academy circa/around 387 BC? Is "circa" the best word to write, or is it "around"? Or does there exist another word that is more appropriate?

1 ca. is an abbreviation from circa meaning around. So ca. 1828 means around 1828.

Apr 13, 2017 · Obviously we can use "circa" for approximate dates in the past. But it doesn't feel correct for use with future approximate dates. e.g. "The release will go into live circa 20th May." It still ...

Aug 26, 2018 · circa abbreviation after a period - to capitalize or not Ask Question Asked 7 years, 3 months ago Modified 7 years, 3 months ago

There are some alternatives, depending on the context, situation and use. I provided an example for each of them (taken from the NOAD): Circa (often preceding a date: built circa 1935); Approximately …

Barack Obama, circa 2008, may have just clinched the Republican nomination for President in 2012. Means that Obama's 2008 campaign is exactly what Romney is using in 2012

What is the origin of scut in scut work? According to Merriam-Webster, scut work: routine and often menial labor Probably from medical argot, scut meaning 'junior intern' First known use: circa 1...