pe|rim|e|ter

pe|rim|e|ter
pe|rim|e|ter «puh RIHM uh tuhr», noun.
1. the outer boundary of a figure or area: »

the perimeter of a circle, the perimeter of a garden.

SYNONYM(S): periphery.
2. the distance around such a boundary. The perimeter of a square equals four times the length of one side.
3. the outer line or edge of an area or object.
4. the outermost line of observation posts, entrenchments, or the like, around a military position: »

His audacious delaying tactics before the Pusan perimeter meant the difference between maintaining a foothold on the peninsula and retreat to Japan (Newsweek).

5. an instrument for measuring the field of vision and determining visual power at different points on the retina.
╂[< Latin perimetros < Greek perímetros < peri- around + métron measure]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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