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- Dictionaryperimeter/pɪˈrɪmɪtə/
noun
- 1. the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometrical figure: "the perimeter of a rectangle" Similar
- 2. an instrument for measuring the extent and characteristics of a person's field of vision.
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Perimeter Meaning. The perimeter of any two-dimensional closed shape is the total distance around it. Perimeter is the sum of all the sides of a polygon, such as: Perimeter of square = Sum of all four sides. Perimeter of rectangle = Sum of all four sides. Perimeter of triangle = Sum of all three sides.
the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it: Protesters cut a hole in the perimeter fence. A river runs along one side of the field's perimeter. mathematics specialized. the length of the outer edge of a shape. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Edges & extremities of objects. apex. apical. apices. bevel. border. bottom.
In geometry, the perimeter of a shape is defined as the total length of its boundary. The perimeter of a shape is determined by adding the length of all the sides and edges enclosing the shape. It is measured in linear units of measurement like centimeters, meters, inches, or feet.
perimeter. noun. pe· rim· e· ter pə-ˈri-mə-tər. Synonyms of perimeter. 1. a. : the boundary of a closed plane figure. b. : the length of a perimeter. 2. : a line or strip bounding or protecting an area. 3. : outer limits often used in plural. 4. : the part of a basketball court outside the three-point line. Did you know? Parameter vs. Perimeter.
The total length of the boundary of a closed shape is called its perimeter. Imagine a square-shaped chocolate piece with a side length of 1 inch. The perimeter of any 2-dimensional figure is measured as the sum of all the sides. Hence, the perimeter of a given square-shaped chocolate piece is 1+1+1+1 = 4 inches.
Perimeter definition: a line bounding or marking off an area. See examples of PERIMETER used in a sentence.
A perimeter is a closed path that encompasses, surrounds, or outlines either a two dimensional shape or a one-dimensional length. The perimeter of a circle or an ellipse is called its circumference. Calculating the perimeter has several practical applications. A calculated perimeter is the length of fence required to surround a yard or garden.
Perimeter is the distance around a two-dimensional shape. Example: the perimeter of this rectangle is 7+3+7+3 = 20. Example: the perimeter of this regular pentagon is: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 5×3 = 15. The perimeter of a circle is called the circumference: Circumference = 2 π × radius.
perimeter. noun [ C ] us / pəˈrɪm.ə.t̬ɚ / uk / pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tə r/ perimeter noun [C] (EDGE) Add to word list. the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it: Protesters cut a hole in the perimeter fence. A river runs along one side of the field's perimeter. mathematics specialized. the length of the outer edge of a shape.
The perimeter is the total length or distance around a two dimensional shape. In the figure below, the perimeter of each shape is the sum of the lengths of each side, shown in red. The perimeter of a circle or ellipse is called the circumference .
