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peripheral
01
relating or belonging to the edge or outer section of something
Examples
The peripheral vision allows us to detect movement on the sides without directly looking at it.
The peripheral neighborhoods of the city often have fewer amenities and resources than the downtown area.
02
not central or of primary importance
Examples
The details mentioned in the peripheral sections of the report are supplementary and not critical to the main findings.
The company 's core business strategy is the main focus, while marketing efforts are considered peripheral.
Peripheral
01
a piece of electronic equipment that is connected to and works with a computer but is not part of its central processing unit
Examples
The printer is a common peripheral connected to most office computers.
She installed several new peripherals, including a webcam and a wireless keyboard.
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