Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perimeter

Noun

/pəˈrɪmətər/

Definition

The distance around a two-dimensional shape.

Examples

The perimeter of a rectangle can be calculated by adding together the lengths of all four sides.
If you want to fence a yard, you need to know the perimeter to buy the right amount of fencing.
In mathematics, the perimeter of a circle is referred to as its circumference.

Meaning

Perimeter refers to the total length of the edges of a shape or figure. It is commonly used in geometry to calculate the boundaries of various geometric shapes.