perimeter
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ɪ noun
1.
the border or outer boundary of a two-dimensional figure.
2.
the length of such a boundary.
3.
a line bounding or marking off an area.
4.
the outermost limits.
5.
Military. a fortified boundary that protects a troop position.
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World English Dictionary
perimeter (pəˈrɪmɪtə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | maths |
| a. the curve or line enclosing a plane area | |
| b. the length of this curve or line | |
| 2. | a. any boundary around something, such as a field |
| b. (as modifier): a perimeter fence; a perimeter patrol | |
| 3. | a medical instrument for measuring the limits of the field of vision |
| [C16: from French périmètre, from Latin perimetros; see | |
| perimetric | |
| —adj | |
| peri'metrical | |
| —adj | |
| peri'metrically | |
| —adv | |
| pe'rimetry | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
perimeter
1592, "line around a figure or surface," from L. perimetros, from Gk. perimetros "circumference," from peri- "around" + metron "measure" (see meter (2)). Military sense of "boundary of a defended position" is attested from 1943.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
perimeter pe·rim·e·ter (pə-rĭm'ĭ-tər)
n.
The outer limits of an area; circumference.
An instrument used to measure field of vision.
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Science Dictionary
perimeter (pə-rĭm'ĭ-tər) Pronunciation Key
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Example sentences
Not only has each subsequent president refused to build a solid obstacle, along the perimeter of our national border.
Other grounds around the perimeter barely interact with the water at all producing coffee that is under-extracted.
At the start of each experiment the group cuts a fire break along the perimeter of the area.
Baseboard molding is the wood trim that runs around the perimeter of the wall at floor level.
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