area
ˈɛriə
areæ
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Definition of area - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
geographyregion or part of a space
  • The picnic will take place in the wooded area of the park..
district region zone
2.
mathematicsTECH.measure of surface extent in square unitsTECH.
  • The area of the rectangle is 20 square meters.
extent surface area
3.
architecturesection or part of a building or town
  • The dining area is next to the kitchen.
district section zone
4.
topicsubject or range of activity
  • She specializes in the area of environmental science..
domain field
5.
soccerTECH.UKthe penalty box in soccerTECH.UK
  • He scored from outside the area.
penalty area
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Expressions with area

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situation where what is allowed is not clear
This is a gray area in the law.
situation lacking clear characteristics or boundaries
The law is a grey area in this case.
topic that lacks clarity or certainty
The ethics of the decision remain a murky area.
place considered unsafe or unsuitable for entry
The abandoned factory was marked as a no-go area due to safety concerns..
cover a place completely
The snow blanketed the area overnight.
states that rules or boundaries are unclear or confusing
Be careful; that's a pretty murky area in our policy.

Origin of area

Latin, area (open space)

Terms with area included in their meaning

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sleeping area
room in a house for sleeping
core area
middle point or part of something
shape
round area or piece of something
geography
large and densely populated urban area
study area
piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working
agriculture
area of land for growing crops and raising animals
land area
area of open land, especially used for farming or pasture
nature
outdoor area with plants for food or beauty

Examples of area in a sentence

  • They live in a remote area of the country.
  • Calculate the area of the circle using the formula.
  • The area of the triangle is 15 square units.
  • The living area is spacious and well-lit.
  • This area of the city is under renovation.
  • His expertise lies in the area of quantum physics.

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  1. French:zone, aire, ...
  2. German:Bereich, Fläche, ...
  3. Italian:area, superficie, ...
  4. Spanish:zona, superficie, ...
  5. Portuguese:zona, extensão, ...
  6. Chinese:区域, 面积, ...
  7. Japanese:エリア, 面積, ...
  8. Arabic:مِنْطَقَة, مِساحَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵזוֹר, מֶרְחָב, ...
  10. Russian:район, площадь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:район, площа, ...
  12. Hindi:क्षेत्र, क्षेत्रफल, ...
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