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Definition of perimeter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
boundarythe outer limits of an area
- They walked along the perimeter of the park.
2.
mathematicsTECH. the total length around a shapeTECH.
- The perimeter of the square is 20 meters.
3.
militaryTECH. fortified boundary protecting a positionTECH.
- The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the base.
4.
medicalTECH. instrument for measuring field of visionTECH.
- The doctor used a perimeter to test her vision.
Images of perimeter
the outer limits of an area
Expressions with perimeter
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wall built along the outer boundary of land or buildings
A high perimeter wall surrounds the entire factory complex.
fence surrounding an area to prevent access
The perimeter fence was installed to secure the property.
protective systems that guard the outer boundary of an area or network
The company upgraded its perimeter security after the attempted break-in.
inspection of the boundary of an area for security or safety
The guard conducted a perimeter check every hour..
outer boundary around a place where entry is checked for protection
Police set up a security perimeter around the crime scene.
Origin of perimeter
Greek, peri (around) + metron (measure)
Terms with perimeter included in their meaning
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perimeter
near the outer boundary of an area
navigation
following the perimeter of an area and returning to start
acr: Perimeter Institute
research center focused on theoretical physics and math
defense
defensive artillery fire forming a protective perimeter
mathematics
measurement of a perimeter in geometry or surveying
Examples of perimeter in a sentence
Security cameras monitor the perimeter constantly. Calculate the perimeter of the triangle. The garden's perimeter was lined with roses. They set up a perimeter around the camp. The perimeter was secured by the guards. A perimeter was essential for the eye examination.
The technician calibrated the perimeter before the test.
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- French:périmètre, enceinte, ...
- German:Umfang, Schutzwall, ...
- Italian:perimetro, linea di difesa, ...
- Spanish:perímetro, barrera, ...
- Portuguese:perímetro, campímetro, ...
- Chinese:边界, 周长, ...
- Japanese:外周, ペリメーター, ...
- Arabic:مُحِيط, خَطّ الدِّفاع, ...
- Hebrew:הֵיקֶף, פֵּרִימֶטֵר, ...
- Russian:периметр, периферометр, ...
- Ukrainian:периметр, кордон, ...
- Hindi:परिधि, पेरिमीटर, ...
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