perimeter

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Pronunciation

• (British, America) enPR: pərĭm'ĭtər, IPA: /pəˈɹɪmɪtə(ɹ)/

Noun

perimeter (plural perimeters)

1. (mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
2. (mathematics) The length of such a boundary.
3. The outer limits of an area. syndiff en
4. A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
5. An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.

Synonyms

• (mathematics) circumference

Translations

• French: périmètre
• German: Umfang
• Portuguese: perímetro
• Russian: пери́метр
• Spanish: perímetro

Translations

• French: périmètre
• German: Umfang
• Portuguese: perímetro
• Russian: пери́метр

Translations

• German: Umfang
• Portuguese: perímetro

Translations

• Portuguese: perímetro

Synonyms

• (given grounds) premises

Related terms

• perimeter fence
• perimetric, perimetrical
• perimetrically

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