Meaning of the word perimeter in English

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perimeter

US /pəˈrɪm.ə.t̬ɚ/
UK /pəˈrɪm.ə.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure

Example:
The perimeter of the square is 20 cm.
We need to calculate the perimeter of the garden to buy enough fencing.
2.

the outermost part of an area or object

Example:
Security guards patrolled the perimeter of the building.
The fence marks the perimeter of our property.
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