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Perimeter

Definition:

The perimeter refers to the boundary or outer edge of a shape, object, or area.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Mathematics: The distance around a closed figure or shape.
2. General: The boundary of an area or space.

Usages and Sample Sentences:

1. Mathematics:

   In geometry, calculating the perimeter of a square is done by multiplying the length of one side by four. For example, if a square has a side length of 5 units, its perimeter would be 20 units.

2. General:

   The police set up roadblocks around the perimeter of the crime scene to prevent unauthorized access.

   The company decided to build a fence around the perimeter of their property to ensure security.

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