obseg

Obseg is a Slovenian noun with several related meanings. In everyday usage it denotes the extent, range, or scope of something—the limits within which activities, responsibilities, or authorities operate. It can refer to the boundary of a concept, project, jurisdiction, or field of study. In mathematics and geometry, obseg also means the outer boundary length of a two‑dimensional figure, i.e., its perimeter or circumference.

In geometric terms, the obseg of a circle is its circumference. The circumference is calculated as C = 2πr, where r is the circle’s radius, or equivalently C = πd, with d being the diameter. For polygons, the obseg is the sum of the lengths of all the sides. The focus in this sense is on the boundary line that encloses the figure, rather than on its area.

Usage of obseg spans education, law, engineering, and business Slovenian. It commonly appears in phrases describing the scope of work, responsibilities, or regulatory reach, such as “obseg nalog” (scope of tasks) or “v obsegu zakonodaje” (within the scope of legislation). The word can be contrasted with related terms like doseg (reach or extent in capability terms) or dolžina (length of a line segment), depending on context.

In summary, obseg functions as both a general term for limits or extent and a precise mathematical term for the boundary length of a figure, with its exact sense determined by context.