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perimeter

UK
/pəˈrɪmətə/
US
/pəˈrɪmɪtər/

Translations

perimeternoun
perimeters
pl
UK
/pəˈrɪmətə/
US
/pəˈrɪmɪtər/
The perimeter of the rectangle is calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.
Le périmètre du rectangle se calcule en additionnant les longueurs de tous ses côtés.
Additional translations
périmètreEn ophtalmologie.
contour
Synonyms
circumference
frame
edge
outer limit
enclosure
boundary
perimeteradjective
UK
/pəˈrɪmɪtə/
US
/pəˈrɪmɪtər/
Used attributively to modify nouns such as 'fence' or 'defenses'.
périmétriqueTerme technique.
Perimeter security lights were installed around the compound.
Des lampes de sécurité périmétriques ont été installées autour du complexe.
Additional translations
périphérique
Synonyms
external
outer
bordering
marginal
circumferential
peripheral
perimetral
perimetric

Definitions

perimeternoun
The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.
The perimeter of the rectangle is calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.
The outermost parts or boundary of an area or object.
Security guards were stationed along the perimeter of the building.
A line or strip around the outer edge of something.
The garden was surrounded by a low fence marking its perimeter.
An instrument for measuring the extent and characteristics of the visual field.
The ophthalmologist used a perimeter to test the patient's peripheral vision.
perimeteradjective
Relating to or situated at the outer edge; forming or located on the perimeter.
Perimeter security lights were installed around the compound.
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