Definition of Periphery
Periphery
pe·riph·ery
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the outer edge of something, the boundary/limits or external surface of an area or object, or the area that lies beyond these edges;
e.g. There was fence around the periphery of the estate to define tis edges.
(noun)
a secondary part of or position in an activity, group, or field, a marginal aspect of something as opposed to the central aspect;
e.g. She works at the periphery of the campaign's management.
(noun)
the perimeter or outer margin of a closed two-dimensional shape such as a circle or a polygon;
e.g. The point is located outside the periphery of the circle.
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