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Width - GCSE Maths Definition

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The width of a shape refers to the distance between one side of it and the opposite side. It is usually shorter than the length of a shape (think swimming!). In three-dimensions, a shape will have a width, length and height or depth. Understanding and identifying the width of shapes allows us to solve a range of geometric problems, including those involving area and volume.

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