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area meaning and definition

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AREA noun

Definition of area (noun)

  1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
    • "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"
    • synonyms: country
  2. a subject of study
    • "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..."
  3. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
    • "in the abdominal region"
    • synonyms: region
  4. a particular environment or walk of life
    • "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
    • synonyms: arena, domain, field, orbit, sphere
  5. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
    • "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
  6. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
    • "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"
    • synonyms: expanse, surface area
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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