perimeter

perimeter
perimeter [pə rim′ə tər]
n.
[L perimetros < Gr < peri-, around + metron,MEASURE]
1. the outer boundary of a figure or area
2. the total length of this
3. an optical instrument for testing the scope of vision and the visual powers of various parts of the retina
4. Mil. a boundary strip where defenses are set up
SYN.- CIRCUMFERENCE

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