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Perimeter vs Precinct - What's the difference?

perimeter | precinct |

As nouns the difference between perimeter and precinct

is that perimeter is (mathematics) the sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object while precinct is (chiefly|in the plural) an enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.

perimeter

English

(wikipedia perimeter)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
  • (mathematics) The length of such a boundary.
  • The outer limits of an area. See Synonyms at circumference.
  • A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
  • An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.

    • Synonyms

    * (given grounds) premises

    Related terms

    * perimeter fence * perimetric, perimetrical * perimetrically

    precinct

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (chiefly obsolete)

    Noun

    (wikipedia precinct) (en noun)
  • (chiefly, in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
  • (UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered area.
  • (US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
  • (US) A subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.

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