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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:
- Parameter relates to something being measured within defined limits or conditions, typically in scientific or mathematical contexts.
- Perimeter specifically refers to a boundary or the outer edge of a two-dimensional shape.
- Remember that perimeter is associated with measurement around (like a property boundary), while parameter is more about constraints or variables within a system.
- The word perimeter shares its beginning letters p-e-r-i with periphery, hinting at external boundaries.
- Parameter is often used in contexts involving rules or guidelines, like in programming or mathematical functions.
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