PERIMETER
circumference, perimeter
(noun) the size of something as given by the distance around it
perimeter
(noun) a line enclosing a plane areas
margin, border, perimeter
(noun) the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
perimeter (plural perimeters)
(mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
(mathematics) The length of such a boundary.
The outer limits of an area.
A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.
Synonyms
• (mathematics): circumference
Synonyms
• (given grounds): premises
Anagrams
• peritreme
Source: Wiktionary
Per*im"e*ter, n. Etym: [Gr. périmètre.]
1. (Geom.)
Definition: The outer boundary of a body or figure, or the sum of all the
sides.
2. An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of
vision.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition