1
: the surface included within a set of lines
specifically
: the number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface see Metric System Table, Weights and Measures Table
2
: the scope of a concept, operation, or activity : field
the whole area of foreign policy
3
: areaway
4
: a particular extent of space or surface or one serving a special function: such as
a
: a part of the surface of the body
b
: a geographic region
5
: a level piece of ground
6
: a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function
Examples of area in a Sentence
Settlers came to this area from the east.
The group visited the area during a hunting trip.
in the area surrounding the lake
The storm caused damage in many areas along the coast.
a bird found only in remote areas of the U.S.
in many areas of the world
He is the metropolitan area's most popular politician.
He lived in an unfashionable area of the city.
She set aside a work area in the kitchen.
The dining area has extra windows.
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Deep Sea Vision and its CEO, Romeo, did some navigational math and came up with a possible area for a crash site, sending marine archeologists and its HUGIN 6000 submersible vehicle to scan the depths of the ocean 1,600 meters at a time, the company said in a statement early this year.
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Dennis Romero, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Humble individuals can admit to mistakes or areas for improvement.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The open floor plan connects the kitchen with the dining area, office space, and bedroom and all of the house plants create a relaxed, homey feel.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
The quick rise of new-collar jobs The quick technological transformation of businesses prioritizes factual skills over academic diplomas —especially in IT and other rapidly developing areas the classic ‘academia’ cannot keep up with.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
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Dennis Romero, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Humble individuals can admit to mistakes or areas for improvement.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The open floor plan connects the kitchen with the dining area, office space, and bedroom and all of the house plants create a relaxed, homey feel.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
The quick rise of new-collar jobs The quick technological transformation of businesses prioritizes factual skills over academic diplomas —especially in IT and other rapidly developing areas the classic ‘academia’ cannot keep up with.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/area. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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area
noun
ar·ea
ˈar-ē-ə 
ˈer-
1
: a particular piece of ground or extent of space often set aside for special use
a picnic area
a waiting area
2
: the surface inside a figure or shape
especially
: the number of unit squares equal to the amount of space the surface covers
a circle with an area of 500 square meters
3
: region sense 2a
a farming area
4
: a field of activity or study
5
: a part of the brain having a particular function (as vision or hearing)
Etymology
from Latin "open space, threshing floor" — related to aerie
Medical Definition
area
noun
ar·ea
ˈar-ē-ə, ˈer-
: a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function see association area, motor area, sensory area
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