perimeter

noun

A closed line bounding a plane area.

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The length of such a line.

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The outer limits of an area. synonym: circumference.

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A defended boundary protecting a military position.

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The three-point line.

noun

The circumference, border, or outer boundary of a superficial figure; also, the measure of this boundary.

noun

An instrument for determining the visual power of different parts of the retina and plotting areas of distinct vision.

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The outer boundary of a body or figure, or the sum of all the sides.

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An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.