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Webster 1913 Edition
Perimeter
Per-im′e-ter
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK];
περί
around + [GREEK] measure: cf. F. périmètre
.] 1.
(Geom.)
The outer boundary of a body or figure, or the sum of all the sides.
2.
An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.
Webster 1828 Edition
Perimeter
PERIM'ETER
,Noun.
Definition 2024
perimeter
perimeter
English
Noun
perimeter (plural perimeters)
- (mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
- (mathematics) The length of such a boundary.
- The outer limits of an area. See synonyms at circumference.
- A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
- An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.
Synonyms
- (mathematics): circumference
Translations
sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object
length of such a boundary
outer limits of an area
Synonyms
- (given grounds): premises