C2
parameter vs perimeter
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| parameternoun/pəˈræm.ə.tər/ | Meaning a fixed limit or rule that controls how something is done; also a measurable factor | Goes with parameters of | Example The team must work within the parameters of the agreed budget. |
| perimeternoun/pəˈrɪm.ə.tər/ | Meaning The total distance around the edge of a flat shape or an area. | Goes with — | Example We walked around the perimeter of the park in twenty minutes. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Doctors monitor several , such as heart rate and blood pressure.