perimeter

About 3.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
2. noun The length of such a boundary.
3. noun The outer limits of an area.

   circumference.

4. noun A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
5. noun An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.

Similar words

circumference margin border square circle contour parameter universe area sector

Often followed by

of and is fence to wall in was around

Word family

perimeters