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area

To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width. The area of this rectangle is 50 square feet.

ar·e·a

(âr′ē-ə)

1. A roughly bounded part of the space on a surface; a region: a farming area; the New York area.

2. A surface, especially an open, unoccupied piece of ground: a landing area; a playing area.

3. A distinct part or section, as of a building, set aside for a specific function: a storage area in the basement.

4. A division of experience, activity, or knowledge; a field: studies in the area of finance; a job in the health-care area.

5. An open, sunken space next to a building; an areaway.

6. Abbr. A The extent of a planar region or of the surface of a solid measured in square units.

[Latin ārea, open space; possibly akin to ārēre, to be dry; see arid.]

ar′e·al adj.

ar′e·al·ly adv.

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areal - of or relating to or involving an area

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