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perimeter

Pronunciation: /pɪˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə/

The English word “perimeter” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
  2. The length of such a boundary.
  3. The outer limits of an area.
  4. A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
  5. An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.

Etymology

From Latin perimetros, Ancient Greek περίμετρος (perímetros). Equivalent to peri- + meter.

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