Boundary vs. Perimeter

By Jaxson

  • Perimeter

    A perimeter is a path that surrounds a two-dimensional shape. The term may be used either for the path or its length—it can be thought of as the length of the outline of a shape. The perimeter of a circle or ellipse is called its circumference.

    Calculating the perimeter has several practical applications. A calculated perimeter is the length of fence required to surround a yard or garden. The perimeter of a wheel (its circumference) describes how far it will roll in one revolution. Similarly, the amount of string wound around a spool is related to the spool’s perimeter.

Wikipedia
  • Boundary (noun)

    The dividing line or location between two areas.

  • Boundary (noun)

    An edge or line marking an edge of the playing field.

  • Boundary (noun)

    An event whereby the ball is struck and either touches or passes over a boundary (with or without bouncing), usually resulting in an award of 4 (four) or 6 (six) runs respectively for the batting team.

  • Boundary (noun)

    The set of points in the closure of a set S, not belonging to the interior of that set.

  • Perimeter (noun)

    The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

  • Perimeter (noun)

    The length of such a boundary.

  • Perimeter (noun)

    The outer limits of an area. circumference

  • Perimeter (noun)

    A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.

  • Perimeter (noun)

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

Wiktionary
  • Boundary (noun)

    a line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line

    “a county boundary”

    “a boundary wall”

    “the river marks the boundary between the two regions”

  • Boundary (noun)

    a limit of something abstract, especially a subject or sphere of activity

    “a community without class or political boundaries”

  • Boundary (noun)

    a hit crossing the limits of the field, scoring four or six runs.

  • Perimeter (noun)

    the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometrical figure

    “the perimeter of a rectangle”

  • Perimeter (noun)

    the outermost parts or boundary of an area or object

    “a perimeter fence”

    “the perimeter of the garden”

  • Perimeter (noun)

    an area away from the basket, beyond the reach of the defensive team

    “he was very patient in working the ball around the perimeter”

  • Perimeter (noun)

    an instrument for measuring the extent and characteristics of a person’s field of vision.

Oxford Dictionary

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