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perimeter

/pəˈrɪmətə/

/pəˈrɪmɪtər/

perimeternoun

perimeters

/pəˈrɪmətə/

/pəˈrɪmɪtər/

Translations

The perimeter of the square is 20 meters.

Периметр квадрата составляет 20 метров.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

outer limit

perimeteradjective

/pəˈrɪmɪtə/

/pəˈrɪmɪtər/

Used attributively to modify nouns such as 'fence' or 'defenses'.

Definitions

Relating to or situated at the outer edge; forming or located on the perimeter.

Perimeter security lights were installed around the compound.

Synonyms