Zones: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when referring to specific areas designated for particular functions or purposes, often defined by regulations or natural features.

• Please park only in the designated parking zones
• The city is divided into several commercial and residential zones

This is a more general term used to describe any part of a space or surface, often without specific boundaries.

• This area is known for its beautiful parks
• The seating area is over there

Appropriate when referring to large sections of a country or the world, characterized by distinctive features or administrative boundaries.

• She comes from the northern region of the country
• The region is famous for its wine production

Used to describe large areas of land that belong to or are under the jurisdiction of a particular country or ruler. It often implies authority or control.

• The country gained new territories after the war
• These territories are rich in minerals

Use when referring to regions distinguished by specific characteristics, regulations, or functions, often in urban planning or geographical contexts.

• The city is divided into different zones based on land use.
• Parking is restricted in the red zone.

Commonly used to describe administrative divisions, neighborhoods, or regions within cities that are characterized by certain features like commerce, history, or culture.

• She lives in the financial district.
• The school district has enacted new policies.

Best used when talking about separate parts of a larger object, document, or area divided for specific purposes.

• You should read the section on safety.
• This section of the park is for kids.

This word is versatile and can refer to any open space or a specific part of a place, used in a variety of contexts including geography, real estate, and even abstract concepts.

• We need to focus on this area for the next project.
• The picnic area is over there.

Same as above, it seems there's a repetition in the provided words.

• Already covered in the first 'zones' explanation

Use 'partition' when you need to describe the act of dividing something, especially a space or an area, into parts or sections. It often implies a physical barrier or division.

• We need to set up a partition to create a private office space
• The room was partitioned into two smaller areas for different activities

Use 'separate' when talking about dividing or keeping people, groups, or items apart from each other. It implies distinction and independence from one another.

• We decided to separate the recycling from the regular trash
• The couple chose to separate after years of marriage

Use 'segment' when referring to dividing something into parts or sections, particularly in the context of data, markets, or objects. It often suggests a part of a whole that is distinct but part of a larger entity.

• The market was segmented based on customer age groups
• The worm's body is made up of several segments