
Perimeter
Geometry Context
Perimeter is a basic term in geometry often used in mathematics education.

Find the perimeter of this triangle.
Linear Measure
Perimeter refers to a one-dimensional measure, even if the shape is two-dimensional.

The perimeter of our garden is longer than yours.
Addition of Sides
It's the sum of all side lengths of a polygon, not just a measure of one side.

To get the perimeter, add all the sides of the quadrilateral.
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