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Parameter vs. Perimeter
Parameter
/pəˈræmətə/Examples:
The parameters of the experiment include temperature range.Adjust the parameters to achieve optimal performance.He defined new parameters for the project's scope.
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This word has no antonymsPerimeter
/pəˈrɪmətə/Examples:
The fence marked the perimeter of the property.The soldiers patrolled the perimeter of the camp.They walked the entire perimeter of the park.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that parameter often relates to mathematical or technical contexts, such as statistics and formulas.
- Perimeter is commonly used in geometry when discussing the boundary of a shape or area.
- Parameter starts with para-, similar to parallel, a concept often used in mathematics.
- Perimeter has peri-, which is found in peripheral, reminding you it’s about boundaries.
- Parameters are usually about guidelines or limits; perimeters are lengths of boundaries.
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