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In the context of a rectangle, what does the term "width" refer to?

  1. Longer sides of a rectangle

  2. Perimeter of a rectangle

  3. Shorter sides of a rectangle

  4. Volume

The correct answer is: Shorter sides of a rectangle

The term "width" in the context of a rectangle specifically refers to the shorter side of the rectangle. In a rectangle, the two dimensions are typically referred to as length and width, with length representing the longer side and width representing the shorter side. This distinction helps in identifying the dimensions needed for various calculations, such as finding the area (length times width) or the perimeter (twice the sum of the length and width). Understanding this terminology is crucial for accurately interpreting or solving problems related to rectangles.

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