Perimeter Meaning in English

word

US

/pɝˈɪmətɝ/

puh-RI-muh-dur

UK

/pəɹˈɪmɪtɐ/

puh-RI-mi-tuh

Definition

The perimeter is the outer edge or boundary of an area or shape. In math, it is the total distance around a two-dimensional figure.

Usage & Nuances

Common in math classes: 'calculate the perimeter' or 'find the perimeter.' It is different from 'area,' which measures the space inside. Outside math, it can also mean a secured outer boundary, as in security or police contexts.

• Spanish: perímetro
• Portuguese (BR): perímetro
• Portuguese (PT): perímetro
• Chinese (Simplified): 周长 - 周边范围
• Chinese (Traditional): 周長 - 周邊範圍
• Hindi: परिमाप - घेराबंदी क्षेत्र
• Arabic: محيط - نطاق خارجي
• Bengali: পরিমিতি - সীমানা (বহির্ভাগ)
• Russian: периметр
• Japanese: 周囲 - 外周
• Vietnamese: chu vi
• Korean: 둘레 - 경계
• Turkish: çevre - sınır (dış kenar)
• Urdu: محیط - سرحد (بیرونی حصہ)
• Indonesian: keliling - perimeter (wilayah luar)

Example Sentences

What is the perimeter of this rectangle?

basic

The fence goes around the perimeter of the school.

basic

We need to measure the perimeter of the garden.

basic

Security guards were posted around the perimeter of the building.

natural

The police quickly secured the perimeter after the alarm went off.

natural

I checked the perimeter twice to make sure all the gates were locked.

natural