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# {{Template:Definition:mathematics}} A measure of squared [[distance]]. | # {{Template:Definition:mathematics}} A measure of squared [[distance]]. | ||
# A particular geographic region. | # A particular geographic region. | ||
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# Figuratively, any extent, scope or range of an object or concept. | # Figuratively, any extent, scope or range of an object or concept. | ||
#: ''The plans are a bit vague in that '''area'''.'' | #: ''The plans are a bit vague in that '''area'''.'' | ||
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* [[area code]] | * [[area code]] | ||
* [[gray area]], [[grey area]] | * [[gray area]], [[grey area]] | ||
{{Wictionary_credits|area|5314991}} | {{Wictionary_credits|area|5314991}} | ||
Revision as of 18:57, 23 June 2023
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin area ("a piece of level ground," "a vacant place").
Noun
- (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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