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defined perimeter

[/dɪˈfaɪnd pəˈrɪmɪtər/]
nounpl: defined perimeters
perímetro definido
1. A boundary or outer edge that has been clearly established, marked, or determined with specific measurements or limits
The construction site has a defined perimeter marked by yellow tape.
O canteiro de obras tem um perímetro definido marcado por fita amarela.
2. In security or military contexts, a clearly established boundary within which something is contained or protected
Guards patrol the defined perimeter of the facility.
Os guardas patrulham o perímetro definido da instalação.
3. In geometry or mathematics, a boundary whose length or extent has been precisely calculated or specified
Calculate the area within the defined perimeter of the square.
Calcule a área dentro do perímetro definido do quadrado.
Synonyms
established boundarymarked boundaryfixed perimeterdemarcated areadesignated boundary
Antonyms
undefined perimetervague boundaryunclear boundaryunmarked area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perímetro definido
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
perímetro delimitado
Alternative common usage emphasizing demarcation
Portugal
perímetro definido
Standard usage in European Portuguese, sometimes 'perímetro demarcado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

mark off a perimeter
within the perimeter
set boundaries
draw a line
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