perimeter

//pəˈrɪmɪtər//
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Visual representation of perimeter

Noun

perimeterSingular
perimetersPlural
1

The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

Calculate the perimeter of this rectangle.

2

The total length of such a boundary.

The perimeter of this rectangle is 24 centimeters.

3

The outer edge or boundary of an area or region.

Security guards patrol the perimeter of the building every hour.