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   Ar·e·a

   /ˈerēə/

   

   noun

   • 1. a region or part of a town, a country, or the world: "rural areas of New Jersey" Similar districtregionzonesectorquarterlocalitylocaleneighborhoodcommunitydomainrealmsphereenvironmentterritorypartsectionparishspotpatchtractstretchsweepbeltinformal:neck of the woodsmanorturf
   • ▪ a space allocated for a specific purpose: "the dining area" Similar sectionspacesectorpartportionfootprint
   • ▪ a part of an object or surface: "areas of the body"
   • 2. the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land: "the area of a triangle" Similar expanseextentsizescopecompassmeasurementsdimensionsproportionssquare footageacreage
   • 3. a subject or range of activity or interest: "the key areas of science" Similar domainsectordepartmentprovinceterritorycompartmentlinefieldspheredisciplinerealm
   • 4. a sunken enclosure giving access to the basement of a building: "a bicycle padlocked to the area railing"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘space allocated for a specific purpose’): from Latin, literally ‘vacant piece of level ground’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. areal adjective

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2. www.khanacademy.org › introduction-to-area-and-unit-squaresIntro to area and unit squares (video) | Khan Academy

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   Intro to area and unit squares. Together, we'll explore a video introducing area by comparing two figures' space on a surface. Using unit squares, we'll measure their areas, emphasizing the importance of a unit square for measuring various shapes. Created by Sal Khan.

3. www.examples.com › maths › areaArea - Definition, Tools, Differences, Formulas, Units, Uses

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Area is defined as the measure of the extent of a two-dimensional surface within the boundaries of a shape. It is calculated by multiplying the length and width of a shape or by other formulas specific to different shapes, such as circles or triangles.

4. www.math.net › areaArea - Math.net

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   Area is the amount of space covered by a two-dimensional figure in a plane. It is the two-dimensional counterpart to length in one dimension, and volume in three dimensions.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › areaAREA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. any flat, curved, or irregular expanse of a surface. the extent of a two-dimensional surface enclosed within a specified boundary or geometric figure. the area of Ireland. the area of a triangle. the two-dimensional extent of the surface of a solid, or of some part thereof, esp one bounded by a closed curve. the area of a sphere.

6. doodlelearning.com › us › mathWhat is Area in Math? - DoodleLearning

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   Nov 8, 2023 · What is area? Area in math is about counting squares. When we define area, it means how many square units fit inside a shape or figure. If you picture a square 3O units long on each side, the area is 9 square units. This is because 9 squares, each 1 unit by 1 unit, can fit inside.

7. www.mathsisfun.com › geometry › areaWhat is Area? - Math is Fun

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   Example: What is the area of this rectangle? The formula is: Area = w × h w = width h = height. The width is 5, and the height is 3, so we know w = 5 and h = 3: Area = 5 × 3 = 15

8. www.math.net › area-formulaArea formula - Math.net

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   Area formula. The area of a two dimensional shape or geometric figure is the space contained within its perimeter. Area formulas of common shapes. The exact area of many common shapes can be calculated using well-defined formulas. Circle. The area of a circle with radius r is: A = πr 2. Triangle. The area of a triangle with base, b, and height ...