area
- Noun. (mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
- Noun. A particular geographic region.
- Noun. Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
- Noun. Figuratively, any extent, scope or range of an object or concept.
- Noun. (British) An open space, below ground level, between the front of a house and the pavement.
- Noun. (soccer) penalty box; penalty area.
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