Cuboid

usgb/ˈkjuːbɔɪd/
noun

A solid shape with six faces where each face is a rectangle.

Let's calculate the volume of this cuboid.
Visual representation of "cuboid" - A solid shape with six faces where each face is a rectangle.

Often appears as...

  • volume of cuboid
  • surface area of cuboid

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Visual representation of "cuboid"
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Mathematics Usage

Often used in math to discuss shapes, so familiarize yourself with related terms.

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A cuboid consists of two pairs of parallel rectangles and two squares.
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Geometry Context

A cuboid is a 3D object, stressed in geometry, engineering, and construction.

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In our geometry class, we built a model of a cuboid.
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Visualize Easily

Imagine a cereal box or brick, as they are everyday examples of cuboids.

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Your lunchbox is shaped like a perfect cuboid.
Visual representation of the word "Cuboid"

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