Area
/ˈɛəriə/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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Definitions
2 meanings1
A two-dimensional region or space.
/ˈɛəriə/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A region or space
The total area of the park is ten acres.
💡 Simply: A place or part of a surface.
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The living area is the most important part of the house.
How It's Used
Geography
"The area of the forest was vast."
Mathematics
"Calculate the area of the rectangle."
2
A particular subject, field of study, or activity.
/ˈɛəriə/
nounneutralIntermediate
Science
A field of study or activity
She's a leading expert in the area of artificial intelligence.
💡 Simply: A topic or subject.
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They're focusing their research efforts in this specific area.
How It's Used
Education
"He is an expert in the area of astrophysics."
Tip:Think of a specific field of knowledge or work.
From Latin *area, meaning 'a flat open space', from *āreus, 'broad, open'.
The word 'area' has consistently referred to a space or region, with its mathematical usage becoming prominent later.
Memory tip
Think of a flat surface with boundaries.
Practice
Base: area
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