perimeter
[ puh-rim-i-ter ]
/ pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /
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noun
the border or outer boundary of a two-dimensional figure.
the length of such a boundary.
a line bounding or marking off an area.
the outermost limits.
Military. a fortified boundary that protects a troop position.
Ophthalmology. an instrument for determining the peripheral field of vision.
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Origin of perimeter
OTHER WORDS FROM perimeter
pe·rim·e·ter·less, adjectivepe·rim·e·tral, per·i·met·ric [per-uh-me-trik], /ˌpɛr əˈmɛ trɪk/, per·i·met·ri·cal, adjectiveper·i·met·ri·cal·ly, adverbpe·rim·e·try, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH perimeter
parameter, perimeterWords nearby perimeter
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British Dictionary definitions for perimeter
perimeter
/ (pəˈrɪmɪtə) /
noun
maths
- the curve or line enclosing a plane area
- the length of this curve or line
- any boundary around something, such as a field
- (as modifier)a perimeter fence; a perimeter patrol
a medical instrument for measuring the limits of the field of vision
Derived forms of perimeter
perimetric (ˌpɛrɪˈmɛtrɪk) or perimetrical, adjectiveperimetrically, adverbperimetry, nounWord Origin for perimeter
C16: from French périmètre, from Latin perimetros; see peri-, -meter
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Medical definitions for perimeter
perimeter
[ pə-rĭm′ĭ-tər ]
n.
The outer limits of an area; circumference.
An instrument used to measure field of vision.
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Scientific definitions for perimeter
perimeter
[ pə-rĭm′ĭ-tər ]
The sum of the lengths of the segments that form the sides of a polygon.
The total length of any closed curve, such as the circumference of a circle.
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