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area

 

[ ˈɛːrɪə ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

geography

A region or part of a town, a country, or the world.

Synonyms

region, territory, zone

Examples of usage

  • The desert is a vast area of land with little rainfall.
  • This area of the city is known for its historical buildings.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

The measurement of a two-dimensional space or surface.

Synonyms

extent, space, surface

Examples of usage

  • To find the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width.
  • The area of a circle can be calculated using the formula πr².
Context #3 | Noun

topic

A subject or field of study.

Synonyms

domain, field, subject

Examples of usage

  • She is an expert in the area of environmental science.
  • The book covers a wide area of research in psychology.
Context #4 | Noun

business

A space designated for a specific purpose, often in a commercial or retail setting.

Synonyms

section, space, zone

Examples of usage

  • The seating area of the restaurant was elegantly decorated.
  • The shopping area of the mall has a variety of stores.
Context #5 | Verb

urban planning

To allocate or designate a specific space or zone for a particular use.

Synonyms

allocate, designate, zone

Examples of usage

  • The city council decided to area the downtown district for residential development.
  • The government plans to area the land for industrial purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "area" in other languages:

🇵🇹 área

🇮🇳 क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Bereich

🇮🇩 area

🇺🇦 область

🇵🇱 obszar

🇯🇵 エリア

🇫🇷 zone

🇪🇸 área

🇹🇷 alan

🇰🇷 지역

🇸🇦 منطقة

🇨🇿 oblast

🇸🇰 oblasť

🇨🇳 区域

🇸🇮 območje

🇮🇸 svæði

🇰🇿 аудан

🇬🇪 ზონა

🇦🇿 sahə

🇲🇽 área

Word origin

The word 'area' has its origins in Latin, where 'area' referred to a level space of ground. Over time, it evolved to encompass not just physical space but also abstract concepts like subject areas and designated zones. The term has been used in various fields such as geography, mathematics, and business, reflecting its versatility and importance in describing spaces and topics. The concept of area continues to play a crucial role in defining boundaries, measuring surfaces, and categorizing subjects in our modern world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #181, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.