Areas: meaning, definitions and examples

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areas

 

[หˆษ›หrษชษ™z ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

urban planning

Spaces or regions designated for a specific purpose, such as residential areas, commercial areas, or industrial areas.

Synonyms

districts, regions, zones.

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Word Description / Examples
areas

This word is versatile and can refer to any specific space or part of a place, whether urban or rural. It can be used for small or large parts and doesn't imply any specific type of division.

  • The city has many beautiful residential areas.
  • We explored various areas of the park.
zones

Zones refer to defined parts of a larger area with a specific purpose or characteristic, such as time zones, economic zones, or safety zones. This term is often used in technical, scientific, and planning contexts.

  • The city has established several industrial zones.
  • They live in a seismic zone, so they need to take extra precautions.
districts

Districts are specific zones within a city or town that are often defined by administrative or political boundaries. This word is commonly used in the context of governance, school systems, and sometimes for city planning.

  • She lives in the financial district.
  • Students in this district go to Pine High School.
regions

Regions are larger geographic areas that can cover multiple cities, towns, or even countries. This word is often used in the context of geography, climate, economics, and cultural studies.

  • The northeastern region of the country is known for its cold winters.
  • He travels to different regions for his work.

Examples of usage

  • New residential areas are being developed on the outskirts of the city.
  • The city council designated the downtown area as a commercial zone.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

Subjects of study or expertise within a particular field, such as areas of specialization or research focus.

Synonyms

areas of interest, domains, fields.

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areas

Use 'areas' to refer to broad, often physical or geographical parts of something.

  • The flood affected several areas of the city.
  • We need to focus on different areas of the project.

Examples of usage

  • Her areas of expertise include quantum physics and astrophysics.
  • The professor's research areas cover a wide range of topics in biology.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A specific part of a shape or surface, often measured in square units.

Synonyms

extent, size, surface area.

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areas

Refers to specific parts of a place, space, or subject, often physical or conceptually distinct sections.

  • She has explored various areas of the city.
  • We need to focus on the problem areas in the report.
surface area

Specifically refers to the total area that the surface of an object occupies, used often in scientific or mathematical contexts.

  • The surface area of the sphere was calculated for the experiment.
  • Increasing the surface area can improve reaction rates in chemistry.
extent

Use this word when talking about the degree, scope, or range of something, often abstract or measurable.

  • The full extent of the damage is still unclear.
  • He underestimated the extent of her knowledge.
size

Relates to the overall dimensions, magnitude, or capacity of something, both in physical and abstract terms.

  • The size of the room is perfect for a conference.
  • She was surprised by the size of his ambition.

Examples of usage

  • The area of the rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width.
  • To find the area of a circle, you need to use the formula ฯ€r^2.

Translations

Translations of the word "areas" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกreas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bereiche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ area

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะปะฐัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obszary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ˜ๅŸŸ (ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†ใ„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zones

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกreas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์—ญ๋“ค (jiyeogdeul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงุทู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oblasti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oblasti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒบๅŸŸ (qลซyรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obmoฤja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (terit'oriebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกreas

Etymology

The word 'areas' has its origins in Latin 'area', meaning open space or courtyard. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings in different contexts, from designated spaces in urban planning to subjects of expertise in academic fields. The concept of area is fundamental in mathematics, where it refers to the measurement of a specific part of a shape or surface. Today, 'areas' is a versatile term used across disciplines and industries to denote different types of spaces, regions, or expertise.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #326, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.