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In this instance, the "x" means "times" or "multiplied by". When dimensional indicators (numbers) are inserted for "width" and "height", a perimeter value may be easily calculated. Mathematically speaking, it is merely a notational device. Any character "could be used", but standardization throughout a method of communication is desirable for all.

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