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Definition of area - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyregion or part of a space
- The picnic will take place in the wooded area of the park..
2.
mathematicsTECH. measure of surface extent in square unitsTECH.
- The area of the rectangle is 20 square meters.
3.
architecturesection or part of a building or town
- The dining area is next to the kitchen.
4.
topicsubject or range of activity
- She specializes in the area of environmental science..
5.
soccerTECH. UK the penalty box in soccerTECH. UK
- He scored from outside the area.
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.
part of a home used for everyday activities like relaxing and socializing
We spend most evenings together in the living area.
part of a home for family meals
The family gathered in the dining area for dinner.
area with seats for people to sit
The airport has a large seating area for passengers.
part of a room or place where someone regularly does their job
Please keep your work area tidy and free of clutter.
number identifying a telephone region
She dialed the area code before the local number..
subject or field someone is interested in
Her area of interest is marine biology.
specific subject or discipline that someone learns or researches in depth
Psychology became his main area of study at university.
local branch managing work in a specific region
She works at the area office in Chicago.
space for eating breakfast near the kitchen
We enjoy our morning coffee in the breakfast area.
place to set up tents or park RVs
We found a beautiful camping area by the lake.
zone where safety risks are significantly higher
The construction site was marked as a danger area due to falling debris..
space designated for displaying items or works
The exhibition area was filled with innovative art installations..
land used for growing crops or raising animals
The farming area was filled with corn and wheat.
total surface of a piece of land
The land area of the park is approximately 50 square kilometers..
place designated for loading and unloading goods
Trucks were queued up at the loading area.
designated space for parking vehicles
The mall has a large parking area for shoppers.
space where vehicles are restricted
The park includes a pedestrian area for visitors to stroll safely.
outdoor spot with tables and benches
The park has a picnic area with several tables.
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
landforms
elevated area of land smaller than a mountain
inner area
the inner part or surface of something
property
area of ground used for farming or building
geography
visual representation of an area showing features
public space
large public area with grass and trees
geography
specific area or location
children's play
outdoor area for children with play equipment
physical area
area that is empty or available for use
performance area
platform for performances
location
towards the western part of an area
urban
large and densely populated urban area
location
located in the southern area
location
area next to a house
location
stay within a specific place or area
home
area behind a house for outdoor activities
gardening
prepared area where plants are grown
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.
The area of law is vast and complex. The defender cleared the ball from the area. A foul inside the area led to a penalty.
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- French:zone, aire, ...
- German:Bereich, Fläche, ...
- Italian:area, superficie, ...
- Spanish:zona, superficie, ...
- Portuguese:zona, extensão, ...
- Chinese:区域, 面积, ...
- Japanese:エリア, 面積, ...
- Arabic:مِنْطَقَة, مِساحَة, ...
- Hebrew:אֵזוֹר, מֶרְחָב, ...
- Russian:район, площадь, ...
- Ukrainian:район, площа, ...
- Hindi:क्षेत्र, क्षेत्रफल, ...
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