Etymology
Borrowed from Latin area ("a piece of level ground," "a vacant place").
Noun
area (plural areas or areæ)
- (mathematics) A measure of squared distance.
- A particular geographic region.
- Any particular extent of surface.
- The photo is a little dark in that area.
- Figuratively, any extent, scope or range of an object or concept.
- The plans are a bit vague in that area.
Derived terms
- area code
- gray area, grey area
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