Zone: meaning, definitions and examples

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zone

[ zəʊn ]

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in geography

an area or region with a particular feature or characteristic. It can refer to a designated area for a specific purpose, such as a residential zone or a no-fly zone.

Synonyms

area, district, region

Examples of usage

This area is a war zone and should be avoided at all costs.
The city council approved the establishment of a new commercial zone in the downtown area.

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in technology

a division in a computer's memory or storage for a specific purpose. It can also refer to a specific range of values or settings within a system.

Synonyms

partition, sector, segment

Examples of usage

The operating system separates the memory into different zones for efficient management.
Make sure to adjust the settings in the security zone for maximum protection.

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in sports

to mark or divide an area for a specific purpose, such as in sports or regulations. It can also mean to focus or concentrate on a particular task or activity.

Synonyms

divide, focus, mark off

Examples of usage

The referee will zone the field for the upcoming soccer match.
I need to zone in on my studies to ace this exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "zone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zona

🇮🇳 क्षेत्र (kshetra)

🇩🇪 Zone

Gebiet
Bereich

🇮🇩 zona

🇺🇦 зона

область
район

🇵🇱 strefa

🇯🇵 ゾーン (zōn)

🇫🇷 zone

🇪🇸 zona

🇹🇷 bölge

alan
saha

🇰🇷 지역 (jiyeok)

🇸🇦 منطقة (mintaqa)

🇨🇿 zóna

🇸🇰 zóna

🇨🇳 区域 (qūyù)

🇸🇮 cona

🇮🇸 svæði

🇰🇿 аймақ (aimaq)

🇬🇪 ზონა (zona)

🇦🇿 zona

🇲🇽 zona

Word origin

The word 'zone' originated from the Latin word 'zona', which means 'belt' or 'girdle'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially referring to a belt or girdle worn as an ornament. Over time, its meaning expanded to include areas or divisions with specific characteristics, as seen in its modern usage.