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area

/ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
  2. A particular geographic region.
  3. Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
  4. The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept.
  5. An open space, below ground level, between the front of a house and the pavement.
  6. Penalty box; penalty area.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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