SAT vocabulary
Periphery
the boundary of an area, an object, or an entire sphere of activity or interest
Example
"Security sensors were strategically installed along the outer periphery of the research facility."
Etymology
From Greek 'peripheria' (circumference, outer surface), from 'peri-' (around) + 'pherein' (to bear, carry).
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