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area
A part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
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noun
A part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
“The spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants”
noun
The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
“The area of a rectangle”
noun
A part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
“In the abdominal region”
noun
A subject of study
“It was his area of specialization”
noun
A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
“It was a mountainous area”
noun
A particular environment or walk of life
“His social sphere is limited”
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The spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
The area of a rectangle
It was about 500 square feet in area
In the abdominal region
It was his area of specialization
Areas of interest include …
It was a mountainous area
Bible country
His social sphere is limited
It was a closed area of employment
He's out of my orbit
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