Definition of area in English:

area

noun ˈɛːrɪəˈɛriə

1A region or part of a town, a country, or the world.
rural areas of Britain
people living in the area are at risk
Example sentencesExamples
- He uses acrylic oil paints to depict traditional settings from rural areas in the Northeast region.
- Householders identified a sense of security and safety as one of the positive features of living in rural areas.
- More than two thousand people from the surrounding areas of the town came in to witness the match.
- Thirty-seven percent of those travelers were heading to small towns or rural areas.
- The majority of the new settlers lived in rural areas and earned their living through farming.
- Much of the wealth he accumulated was invested in real estate in numerous rural areas in the vicinity of Lynn.
- Up to 100,000 people move from towns into rural areas a year, said the minister.
- Macquarie held the view that rural areas should have towns constructed as service centres and places of government.
- We have seen the tangible benefits to those living in rural areas, especially older people living on their own.
- There had been a huge population drift from the rural areas to the towns and cities.
- The resulting mulch from the Christmas trees will then be used for landscaping projects on green areas in the towns.
- These conditions are exacerbated in rural areas of the region, which tend to be poor.
- He pointed out that this area was one of the fastest developing areas in the town.
- I think the relief road has developed some areas in the town.
- A conference to shape the revival of the region's rural areas will be held at York Racecourse this month.
- Most rural areas and many small towns lack a fixed telephone service.
- Car sharing also reduces travelling costs and could help people in rural areas with limited public transport.
- State-regulated labour bureaux were established in the rural areas and smaller towns to oversee the flow of workers.
- Whether crossing rural areas or towns, the scenery was always graceful and neat.
- Weddings in small towns and rural areas can be large affairs with the whole village attending.
Synonyms
district, region, zone, sector, quarter
locality, locale, neighbourhood, community, domain, realm, sphere, environment, territory
part, section, parish, spot, patch
tract, stretch, sweep, belt
informal neck of the woods
British informal manor
North American informal turf
1. 1.1with modifier A space allocated for a specific use.
  the dining area
  Example sentencesExamples
  If you have items in storage areas with empty space, fill them with smaller items, and label them.
  Our rooms opened out onto an open-air patio area with rooms along the opposite side too.
  Another feature solves the problem of how to have a leisure area in a confined space.
  The severe lack of parking spaces in the harbour area of Stromness looks like being resolved.
  For one thing, there is practically no clear table space or work areas to lay out my supplies.
  The back section of the auditorium, the equivalent of a balcony, is like a grassy picnic area.
  Combined with children's play areas and acres of space, it's a lovely place to spend a lazy sunny afternoon.
  The kitchen/dining area is a large space with plenty of storage and a large electric stove.
  The Unit has a sitting room area where people can get together and get any information required.
  Plans also include open spaces with play areas to ensure homes are not overlooked.
  It would also include a new corridor, an extended reception area and improved office space.
  The effect of water is best if found in the north of the living, dining or study area but not in the bedroom.
  Outside, the front garden features a large lawn, a tiled patio area and space to park a fleet of cars.
  There are barbecue facilities and a small picnic area overlooking the vineyard.
  Beach volleyball dominates one part of the beach, and a game of touch rugby is in full flow on the grass picnic area behind.
  Alternatively if you do not cross the dam you will see a dirt road leading down to a picnic and b.b.q. area.
  Outside, the apartment has a private patio area and a designated parking space.
  The interconnecting breakfast area has plenty of space for a family-sized table.
  The main reception area is an open plan living, dining and kitchen area on the ground floor.
  The proposed scheme will also improve existing public open space and play areas.
  Synonyms
  section, space, sector, part, portion, footprint
2. 1.2 A part of an object or surface.
  areas of the body
  Example sentencesExamples
  Alternatively, smoke from burning moxa can be wafted over the painful area of the body using a smoke box.
  Creams should be applied to all exposed areas of the body and should be reapplied every four to five hours.
  Uranium molecules in the blood can travel to every part of the body, including the areas where sperm and eggs are.
  The system, in the form of antibodies, attacks and damages the nerve signal reception areas in the body.
  We'll be able to scan more patients, more quickly, and get more information about different areas of the body.
  A system of longitudinal energy zones is believed to provide the link between the reflex areas and the body parts.
  In the later stages, when it spreads out beyond the prostate itself into other areas of the body, the disease becomes much harder to treat.
  Jim began gently stroking Camalyn's side with his thumb in the area between the top of her hip and the bottom of her ribs.
  Most students learn to bind plastic cloth around the body, especially in areas that easily retain fat.
  Within a year after completion, large areas of the interior slab surface delaminated.
  There are exercise classes on Monday and Wednesday nights to help you tone target areas of the body.
  The sword either turns on lights or sounds buzzers depending on the area of the body it touches.
  My suggestion is that you should see a specialist, and tell him you want toning and reduction of certain areas of your body.
  Dolphin's brains are comparable with humans, but are more complex in certain areas, and whales' can be six times as large.
  These commonly arise in areas of the body not much exposed to the sun, such as the back of the legs, soles of the feet, scalp and buttocks.
  Misconception number two is that fat cells migrate to treated areas from other parts of the body to keep an even distribution of body fat.
  An area at the dorsal side is covered with a thin layer of surface deposits, on top of which are a few additional large deposits.
  Compared to men, women feel pain in more areas of their body and for longer durations.
  Rapid onset of effect may be seen in body areas with low blood flow and thin epidermal layers.
  Hair is just what it is, fine fibres created to retain a little more heat around vital areas of the body.
3. 1.3the areaSoccer
  short for penalty area
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ronaldo rushes into the area and draws a decent save from Mirzapour with his left foot.
  Riggott tripped Alan Mahon on the left side of the area and Dunn sent Oakes the wrong way from the penalty spot.
  Milton teased him with a clever low free-kick from outside the area that swished past the wall and out of reach at the near post.
  Instead Neville's mistake allowed Szamosi to scamper along the left and cut into the area.
  Now, when he has the ball on the edge of the area, everyone cheers for him, encouraging him to take a shot.
2The extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land.
the area of a triangle
mass noun the room is twelve square feet in area
Example sentencesExamples
- Finding the area of a room is a common, everyday use of mathematics.
- The problem was, given a circle, to construct geometrically a square equal in area to the given circle.
- The size of the room you're in is probably best measured in terms of its area.
- As the size of the square changes, the area is recalculated.
- The two areas had a varied degree of protection against poaching despite being of a similar size in area.
- By the time the job was done, the bedroom had decreased in area by four square metres.
- The green is four feet square in area, and cut on the side of a 75-degree slope.
- Nor can all the States in the country be of the same size in area and population.
- It is, after all, smaller than either country in area and has only one short land border.
- In a city of 14 million people and a land area of 6490 square miles, traffic is also a problem.
Synonyms
expanse, extent, size, scope, compass
measurements, dimensions, proportions
square footage, acreage
3A subject or range of activity or interest.
the key areas of science
Example sentencesExamples
- The subject areas in which he was most interested were fishing, folk medicine, proverbs and sayings.
- The remainder should leave school with basic skills in three key areas: maths, English and new technology.
- Just moving on to a different area of interest for us is the issue of the employment status of police officers.
- States are rational or instrumental actors, always seeking to maximize their interests in all issue areas.
- Was it possible to make the subject areas more attractive to a broader range of students?
- The guidelines focus on key areas of the liturgy and offer suggestions as to the best way in which to approach the music choices.
- He said this week that one of the key areas the review will focus on would be about providing care for people in their own homes.
- The big growth areas for First Choice are in specialist areas such as activity holidays and tailor-made safari trips.
- The company attributes its growth to a focus on two key areas; excellent customer service and lower margin prices.
- This review focuses on these key areas and underlines the major problem that the specialty faces namely, overcrowding.
- She has progressed to staff nurse and then to sister and as a matron enjoys being able to develop skills in areas that most interested her.
- Prior to the Budget, Mr van Huet had highlighted planning issues as a key area that had to be addressed.
- They share this preoccupation with other disciplines and interdisciplinary subject areas in the humanities.
- Detailed guidance is also issued by the Department of Health on a range of areas of financial control.
- The product range covers all the large subject areas and levels of academic performance.
- Experienced training providers will be on hand to deliver essential skills training in a whole range of areas.
- First, it is incumbent upon us to extend the methods of science and reason to all areas of human interest.
- The health of the nation is one of the key areas the 2001 Census focused on.
- General repairs and maintenance - outside these three key areas - are not subject to the new laws.
- I will focus on three key areas: carbon management, renewable energy, and nuclear power.
Synonyms
domain, sector, department, province, territory, compartment, line
field, sphere, discipline, realm
4usually as modifier A sunken enclosure giving access to the basement of a building.
the area steps

Derivatives

areal

adjective

In the last few years, magnetic storage has made a comeback with a 60% cumulative annual growth rate of areal density in magnetic-disk storage products.
Example sentencesExamples
- This pattern remained consistent through time, although a 14% increase in seagrass areal extent was recorded over the study period.
- The areal density estimation method is not a direct headcount, but this is in fact an international standard.
- The present-day areal extent of the province is highly asymmetric with most of the outcrop preserved today in the Parana basin, on the South American continent.
- Our observed increase in seagrass areal extent and the dynamic transition among seagrass species and bare sediment resembles the seagrass bed development found at St. Croix.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in the sense 'space allocated for a specific purpose'): from Latin, literally 'vacant piece of level ground'.

Originally a ‘space allocated for a specific purpose’, area is from Latin, literally ‘a vacant piece of level ground’. The historical unit of measurement, the are, dating from the late 18th century, came via French from Latin area.

Rhymes

aquaria, armamentaria, Bavaria, Bulgaria, caldaria, cineraria, columbaria, filaria, frigidaria, Gran Canaria, herbaria, honoraria, malaria, pulmonaria, rosaria, sacraria, Samaria, solaria, tepidaria, terraria

Definition of area in US English:

area

nounˈerēəˈɛriə

1A region or part of a town, a country, or the world.
rural areas of New Jersey
people living in the area are at risk
Example sentencesExamples
- These conditions are exacerbated in rural areas of the region, which tend to be poor.
- More than two thousand people from the surrounding areas of the town came in to witness the match.
- Most rural areas and many small towns lack a fixed telephone service.
- Weddings in small towns and rural areas can be large affairs with the whole village attending.
- Car sharing also reduces travelling costs and could help people in rural areas with limited public transport.
- A conference to shape the revival of the region's rural areas will be held at York Racecourse this month.
- Up to 100,000 people move from towns into rural areas a year, said the minister.
- Whether crossing rural areas or towns, the scenery was always graceful and neat.
- State-regulated labour bureaux were established in the rural areas and smaller towns to oversee the flow of workers.
- The resulting mulch from the Christmas trees will then be used for landscaping projects on green areas in the towns.
- There had been a huge population drift from the rural areas to the towns and cities.
- Householders identified a sense of security and safety as one of the positive features of living in rural areas.
- We have seen the tangible benefits to those living in rural areas, especially older people living on their own.
- Much of the wealth he accumulated was invested in real estate in numerous rural areas in the vicinity of Lynn.
- Thirty-seven percent of those travelers were heading to small towns or rural areas.
- The majority of the new settlers lived in rural areas and earned their living through farming.
- I think the relief road has developed some areas in the town.
- He pointed out that this area was one of the fastest developing areas in the town.
- He uses acrylic oil paints to depict traditional settings from rural areas in the Northeast region.
- Macquarie held the view that rural areas should have towns constructed as service centres and places of government.
Synonyms
district, region, zone, sector, quarter
1. 1.1with modifier A space allocated for a specific purpose.
  the dining area
  Example sentencesExamples
  The interconnecting breakfast area has plenty of space for a family-sized table.
  Beach volleyball dominates one part of the beach, and a game of touch rugby is in full flow on the grass picnic area behind.
  Outside, the front garden features a large lawn, a tiled patio area and space to park a fleet of cars.
  Plans also include open spaces with play areas to ensure homes are not overlooked.
  The severe lack of parking spaces in the harbour area of Stromness looks like being resolved.
  The effect of water is best if found in the north of the living, dining or study area but not in the bedroom.
  It would also include a new corridor, an extended reception area and improved office space.
  Our rooms opened out onto an open-air patio area with rooms along the opposite side too.
  Outside, the apartment has a private patio area and a designated parking space.
  The proposed scheme will also improve existing public open space and play areas.
  Combined with children's play areas and acres of space, it's a lovely place to spend a lazy sunny afternoon.
  The Unit has a sitting room area where people can get together and get any information required.
  Alternatively if you do not cross the dam you will see a dirt road leading down to a picnic and b.b.q. area.
  For one thing, there is practically no clear table space or work areas to lay out my supplies.
  The back section of the auditorium, the equivalent of a balcony, is like a grassy picnic area.
  If you have items in storage areas with empty space, fill them with smaller items, and label them.
  Another feature solves the problem of how to have a leisure area in a confined space.
  The main reception area is an open plan living, dining and kitchen area on the ground floor.
  There are barbecue facilities and a small picnic area overlooking the vineyard.
  The kitchen/dining area is a large space with plenty of storage and a large electric stove.
  Synonyms
  section, space, sector, part, portion, footprint
2. 1.2 A part of an object or surface.
  areas of the body
  Example sentencesExamples
  Most students learn to bind plastic cloth around the body, especially in areas that easily retain fat.
  There are exercise classes on Monday and Wednesday nights to help you tone target areas of the body.
  We'll be able to scan more patients, more quickly, and get more information about different areas of the body.
  Rapid onset of effect may be seen in body areas with low blood flow and thin epidermal layers.
  Misconception number two is that fat cells migrate to treated areas from other parts of the body to keep an even distribution of body fat.
  Dolphin's brains are comparable with humans, but are more complex in certain areas, and whales' can be six times as large.
  A system of longitudinal energy zones is believed to provide the link between the reflex areas and the body parts.
  Uranium molecules in the blood can travel to every part of the body, including the areas where sperm and eggs are.
  The system, in the form of antibodies, attacks and damages the nerve signal reception areas in the body.
  These commonly arise in areas of the body not much exposed to the sun, such as the back of the legs, soles of the feet, scalp and buttocks.
  Alternatively, smoke from burning moxa can be wafted over the painful area of the body using a smoke box.
  Compared to men, women feel pain in more areas of their body and for longer durations.
  An area at the dorsal side is covered with a thin layer of surface deposits, on top of which are a few additional large deposits.
  Jim began gently stroking Camalyn's side with his thumb in the area between the top of her hip and the bottom of her ribs.
  Hair is just what it is, fine fibres created to retain a little more heat around vital areas of the body.
  Within a year after completion, large areas of the interior slab surface delaminated.
  In the later stages, when it spreads out beyond the prostate itself into other areas of the body, the disease becomes much harder to treat.
  My suggestion is that you should see a specialist, and tell him you want toning and reduction of certain areas of your body.
  Creams should be applied to all exposed areas of the body and should be reapplied every four to five hours.
  The sword either turns on lights or sounds buzzers depending on the area of the body it touches.
2The extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land.
the area of a triangle
the room is twelve square feet in area
Example sentencesExamples
- The two areas had a varied degree of protection against poaching despite being of a similar size in area.
- The green is four feet square in area, and cut on the side of a 75-degree slope.
- The size of the room you're in is probably best measured in terms of its area.
- Nor can all the States in the country be of the same size in area and population.
- In a city of 14 million people and a land area of 6490 square miles, traffic is also a problem.
- It is, after all, smaller than either country in area and has only one short land border.
- The problem was, given a circle, to construct geometrically a square equal in area to the given circle.
- Finding the area of a room is a common, everyday use of mathematics.
- By the time the job was done, the bedroom had decreased in area by four square metres.
- As the size of the square changes, the area is recalculated.
Synonyms
expanse, extent, size, scope, compass
3A subject or range of activity or interest.
the key areas of science
Example sentencesExamples
- The guidelines focus on key areas of the liturgy and offer suggestions as to the best way in which to approach the music choices.
- Experienced training providers will be on hand to deliver essential skills training in a whole range of areas.
- Was it possible to make the subject areas more attractive to a broader range of students?
- Detailed guidance is also issued by the Department of Health on a range of areas of financial control.
- Just moving on to a different area of interest for us is the issue of the employment status of police officers.
- The subject areas in which he was most interested were fishing, folk medicine, proverbs and sayings.
- The big growth areas for First Choice are in specialist areas such as activity holidays and tailor-made safari trips.
- First, it is incumbent upon us to extend the methods of science and reason to all areas of human interest.
- States are rational or instrumental actors, always seeking to maximize their interests in all issue areas.
- The remainder should leave school with basic skills in three key areas: maths, English and new technology.
- The company attributes its growth to a focus on two key areas; excellent customer service and lower margin prices.
- This review focuses on these key areas and underlines the major problem that the specialty faces namely, overcrowding.
- She has progressed to staff nurse and then to sister and as a matron enjoys being able to develop skills in areas that most interested her.
- Prior to the Budget, Mr van Huet had highlighted planning issues as a key area that had to be addressed.
- I will focus on three key areas: carbon management, renewable energy, and nuclear power.
- He said this week that one of the key areas the review will focus on would be about providing care for people in their own homes.
- The product range covers all the large subject areas and levels of academic performance.
- The health of the nation is one of the key areas the 2001 Census focused on.
- They share this preoccupation with other disciplines and interdisciplinary subject areas in the humanities.
- General repairs and maintenance - outside these three key areas - are not subject to the new laws.
Synonyms
domain, sector, department, province, territory, compartment, line
4usually as modifier A sunken enclosure giving access to the basement of a building.
a bicycle padlocked to the area railing

Origin

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

单词	area
释义	Definition of area in English: area noun ˈɛːrɪəˈɛriə 1A region or part of a town, a country, or the world. rural areas of Britain people living in the area are at risk Example sentencesExamples He uses acrylic oil paints to depict traditional settings from rural areas in the Northeast region. Householders identified a sense of security and safety as one of the positive features of living in rural areas. More than two thousand people from the surrounding areas of the town came in to witness the match. Thirty-seven percent of those travelers were heading to small towns or rural areas. The majority of the new settlers lived in rural areas and earned their living through farming. Much of the wealth he accumulated was invested in real estate in numerous rural areas in the vicinity of Lynn. Up to 100,000 people move from towns into rural areas a year, said the minister. Macquarie held the view that rural areas should have towns constructed as service centres and places of government. We have seen the tangible benefits to those living in rural areas, especially older people living on their own. There had been a huge population drift from the rural areas to the towns and cities. The resulting mulch from the Christmas trees will then be used for landscaping projects on green areas in the towns. These conditions are exacerbated in rural areas of the region, which tend to be poor. He pointed out that this area was one of the fastest developing areas in the town. I think the relief road has developed some areas in the town. A conference to shape the revival of the region's rural areas will be held at York Racecourse this month. Most rural areas and many small towns lack a fixed telephone service. Car sharing also reduces travelling costs and could help people in rural areas with limited public transport. State-regulated labour bureaux were established in the rural areas and smaller towns to oversee the flow of workers. Whether crossing rural areas or towns, the scenery was always graceful and neat. Weddings in small towns and rural areas can be large affairs with the whole village attending. Synonyms district, region, zone, sector, quarter locality, locale, neighbourhood, community, domain, realm, sphere, environment, territory part, section, parish, spot, patch tract, stretch, sweep, belt informal neck of the woods British informal manor North American informal turf 1.1with modifier A space allocated for a specific use. the dining area Example sentencesExamples If you have items in storage areas with empty space, fill them with smaller items, and label them. Our rooms opened out onto an open-air patio area with rooms along the opposite side too. Another feature solves the problem of how to have a leisure area in a confined space. The severe lack of parking spaces in the harbour area of Stromness looks like being resolved. For one thing, there is practically no clear table space or work areas to lay out my supplies. The back section of the auditorium, the equivalent of a balcony, is like a grassy picnic area. Combined with children's play areas and acres of space, it's a lovely place to spend a lazy sunny afternoon. The kitchen/dining area is a large space with plenty of storage and a large electric stove. The Unit has a sitting room area where people can get together and get any information required. Plans also include open spaces with play areas to ensure homes are not overlooked. It would also include a new corridor, an extended reception area and improved office space. The effect of water is best if found in the north of the living, dining or study area but not in the bedroom. Outside, the front garden features a large lawn, a tiled patio area and space to park a fleet of cars. There are barbecue facilities and a small picnic area overlooking the vineyard. Beach volleyball dominates one part of the beach, and a game of touch rugby is in full flow on the grass picnic area behind. Alternatively if you do not cross the dam you will see a dirt road leading down to a picnic and b.b.q. area. Outside, the apartment has a private patio area and a designated parking space. The interconnecting breakfast area has plenty of space for a family-sized table. The main reception area is an open plan living, dining and kitchen area on the ground floor. The proposed scheme will also improve existing public open space and play areas. Synonyms section, space, sector, part, portion, footprint 1.2 A part of an object or surface. areas of the body Example sentencesExamples Alternatively, smoke from burning moxa can be wafted over the painful area of the body using a smoke box. Creams should be applied to all exposed areas of the body and should be reapplied every four to five hours. Uranium molecules in the blood can travel to every part of the body, including the areas where sperm and eggs are. The system, in the form of antibodies, attacks and damages the nerve signal reception areas in the body. We'll be able to scan more patients, more quickly, and get more information about different areas of the body. A system of longitudinal energy zones is believed to provide the link between the reflex areas and the body parts. In the later stages, when it spreads out beyond the prostate itself into other areas of the body, the disease becomes much harder to treat. Jim began gently stroking Camalyn's side with his thumb in the area between the top of her hip and the bottom of her ribs. Most students learn to bind plastic cloth around the body, especially in areas that easily retain fat. Within a year after completion, large areas of the interior slab surface delaminated. There are exercise classes on Monday and Wednesday nights to help you tone target areas of the body. The sword either turns on lights or sounds buzzers depending on the area of the body it touches. My suggestion is that you should see a specialist, and tell him you want toning and reduction of certain areas of your body. Dolphin's brains are comparable with humans, but are more complex in certain areas, and whales' can be six times as large. These commonly arise in areas of the body not much exposed to the sun, such as the back of the legs, soles of the feet, scalp and buttocks. Misconception number two is that fat cells migrate to treated areas from other parts of the body to keep an even distribution of body fat. An area at the dorsal side is covered with a thin layer of surface deposits, on top of which are a few additional large deposits. Compared to men, women feel pain in more areas of their body and for longer durations. Rapid onset of effect may be seen in body areas with low blood flow and thin epidermal layers. Hair is just what it is, fine fibres created to retain a little more heat around vital areas of the body. 1.3the areaSoccer short for penalty area Example sentencesExamples Ronaldo rushes into the area and draws a decent save from Mirzapour with his left foot. Riggott tripped Alan Mahon on the left side of the area and Dunn sent Oakes the wrong way from the penalty spot. Milton teased him with a clever low free-kick from outside the area that swished past the wall and out of reach at the near post. Instead Neville's mistake allowed Szamosi to scamper along the left and cut into the area. Now, when he has the ball on the edge of the area, everyone cheers for him, encouraging him to take a shot. 2The extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land. the area of a triangle mass noun the room is twelve square feet in area Example sentencesExamples Finding the area of a room is a common, everyday use of mathematics. The problem was, given a circle, to construct geometrically a square equal in area to the given circle. The size of the room you're in is probably best measured in terms of its area. As the size of the square changes, the area is recalculated. The two areas had a varied degree of protection against poaching despite being of a similar size in area. By the time the job was done, the bedroom had decreased in area by four square metres. The green is four feet square in area, and cut on the side of a 75-degree slope. Nor can all the States in the country be of the same size in area and population. It is, after all, smaller than either country in area and has only one short land border. In a city of 14 million people and a land area of 6490 square miles, traffic is also a problem. Synonyms expanse, extent, size, scope, compass measurements, dimensions, proportions square footage, acreage 3A subject or range of activity or interest. the key areas of science Example sentencesExamples The subject areas in which he was most interested were fishing, folk medicine, proverbs and sayings. The remainder should leave school with basic skills in three key areas: maths, English and new technology. Just moving on to a different area of interest for us is the issue of the employment status of police officers. States are rational or instrumental actors, always seeking to maximize their interests in all issue areas. Was it possible to make the subject areas more attractive to a broader range of students? The guidelines focus on key areas of the liturgy and offer suggestions as to the best way in which to approach the music choices. He said this week that one of the key areas the review will focus on would be about providing care for people in their own homes. The big growth areas for First Choice are in specialist areas such as activity holidays and tailor-made safari trips. The company attributes its growth to a focus on two key areas; excellent customer service and lower margin prices. This review focuses on these key areas and underlines the major problem that the specialty faces namely, overcrowding. She has progressed to staff nurse and then to sister and as a matron enjoys being able to develop skills in areas that most interested her. Prior to the Budget, Mr van Huet had highlighted planning issues as a key area that had to be addressed. They share this preoccupation with other disciplines and interdisciplinary subject areas in the humanities. Detailed guidance is also issued by the Department of Health on a range of areas of financial control. The product range covers all the large subject areas and levels of academic performance. Experienced training providers will be on hand to deliver essential skills training in a whole range of areas. First, it is incumbent upon us to extend the methods of science and reason to all areas of human interest. The health of the nation is one of the key areas the 2001 Census focused on. General repairs and maintenance - outside these three key areas - are not subject to the new laws. I will focus on three key areas: carbon management, renewable energy, and nuclear power. Synonyms domain, sector, department, province, territory, compartment, line field, sphere, discipline, realm 4usually as modifier A sunken enclosure giving access to the basement of a building. the area steps Derivatives areal adjective In the last few years, magnetic storage has made a comeback with a 60% cumulative annual growth rate of areal density in magnetic-disk storage products. Example sentencesExamples This pattern remained consistent through time, although a 14% increase in seagrass areal extent was recorded over the study period. The areal density estimation method is not a direct headcount, but this is in fact an international standard. The present-day areal extent of the province is highly asymmetric with most of the outcrop preserved today in the Parana basin, on the South American continent. Our observed increase in seagrass areal extent and the dynamic transition among seagrass species and bare sediment resembles the seagrass bed development found at St. Croix. Origin Mid 16th century (in the sense 'space allocated for a specific purpose'): from Latin, literally 'vacant piece of level ground'. Originally a ‘space allocated for a specific purpose’, area is from Latin, literally ‘a vacant piece of level ground’. The historical unit of measurement, the are, dating from the late 18th century, came via French from Latin area. Rhymes aquaria, armamentaria, Bavaria, Bulgaria, caldaria, cineraria, columbaria, filaria, frigidaria, Gran Canaria, herbaria, honoraria, malaria, pulmonaria, rosaria, sacraria, Samaria, solaria, tepidaria, terraria Definition of area in US English: area nounˈerēəˈɛriə 1A region or part of a town, a country, or the world. rural areas of New Jersey people living in the area are at risk Example sentencesExamples These conditions are exacerbated in rural areas of the region, which tend to be poor. More than two thousand people from the surrounding areas of the town came in to witness the match. Most rural areas and many small towns lack a fixed telephone service. Weddings in small towns and rural areas can be large affairs with the whole village attending. Car sharing also reduces travelling costs and could help people in rural areas with limited public transport. A conference to shape the revival of the region's rural areas will be held at York Racecourse this month. Up to 100,000 people move from towns into rural areas a year, said the minister. Whether crossing rural areas or towns, the scenery was always graceful and neat. State-regulated labour bureaux were established in the rural areas and smaller towns to oversee the flow of workers. The resulting mulch from the Christmas trees will then be used for landscaping projects on green areas in the towns. There had been a huge population drift from the rural areas to the towns and cities. Householders identified a sense of security and safety as one of the positive features of living in rural areas. We have seen the tangible benefits to those living in rural areas, especially older people living on their own. Much of the wealth he accumulated was invested in real estate in numerous rural areas in the vicinity of Lynn. Thirty-seven percent of those travelers were heading to small towns or rural areas. The majority of the new settlers lived in rural areas and earned their living through farming. I think the relief road has developed some areas in the town. He pointed out that this area was one of the fastest developing areas in the town. He uses acrylic oil paints to depict traditional settings from rural areas in the Northeast region. Macquarie held the view that rural areas should have towns constructed as service centres and places of government. Synonyms district, region, zone, sector, quarter 1.1with modifier A space allocated for a specific purpose. the dining area Example sentencesExamples The interconnecting breakfast area has plenty of space for a family-sized table. Beach volleyball dominates one part of the beach, and a game of touch rugby is in full flow on the grass picnic area behind. Outside, the front garden features a large lawn, a tiled patio area and space to park a fleet of cars. Plans also include open spaces with play areas to ensure homes are not overlooked. The severe lack of parking spaces in the harbour area of Stromness looks like being resolved. The effect of water is best if found in the north of the living, dining or study area but not in the bedroom. It would also include a new corridor, an extended reception area and improved office space. Our rooms opened out onto an open-air patio area with rooms along the opposite side too. Outside, the apartment has a private patio area and a designated parking space. The proposed scheme will also improve existing public open space and play areas. Combined with children's play areas and acres of space, it's a lovely place to spend a lazy sunny afternoon. The Unit has a sitting room area where people can get together and get any information required. Alternatively if you do not cross the dam you will see a dirt road leading down to a picnic and b.b.q. area. For one thing, there is practically no clear table space or work areas to lay out my supplies. The back section of the auditorium, the equivalent of a balcony, is like a grassy picnic area. If you have items in storage areas with empty space, fill them with smaller items, and label them. Another feature solves the problem of how to have a leisure area in a confined space. The main reception area is an open plan living, dining and kitchen area on the ground floor. There are barbecue facilities and a small picnic area overlooking the vineyard. The kitchen/dining area is a large space with plenty of storage and a large electric stove. Synonyms section, space, sector, part, portion, footprint 1.2 A part of an object or surface. areas of the body Example sentencesExamples Most students learn to bind plastic cloth around the body, especially in areas that easily retain fat. There are exercise classes on Monday and Wednesday nights to help you tone target areas of the body. We'll be able to scan more patients, more quickly, and get more information about different areas of the body. Rapid onset of effect may be seen in body areas with low blood flow and thin epidermal layers. Misconception number two is that fat cells migrate to treated areas from other parts of the body to keep an even distribution of body fat. Dolphin's brains are comparable with humans, but are more complex in certain areas, and whales' can be six times as large. A system of longitudinal energy zones is believed to provide the link between the reflex areas and the body parts. Uranium molecules in the blood can travel to every part of the body, including the areas where sperm and eggs are. The system, in the form of antibodies, attacks and damages the nerve signal reception areas in the body. These commonly arise in areas of the body not much exposed to the sun, such as the back of the legs, soles of the feet, scalp and buttocks. Alternatively, smoke from burning moxa can be wafted over the painful area of the body using a smoke box. Compared to men, women feel pain in more areas of their body and for longer durations. An area at the dorsal side is covered with a thin layer of surface deposits, on top of which are a few additional large deposits. Jim began gently stroking Camalyn's side with his thumb in the area between the top of her hip and the bottom of her ribs. Hair is just what it is, fine fibres created to retain a little more heat around vital areas of the body. Within a year after completion, large areas of the interior slab surface delaminated. In the later stages, when it spreads out beyond the prostate itself into other areas of the body, the disease becomes much harder to treat. My suggestion is that you should see a specialist, and tell him you want toning and reduction of certain areas of your body. Creams should be applied to all exposed areas of the body and should be reapplied every four to five hours. The sword either turns on lights or sounds buzzers depending on the area of the body it touches. 2The extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land. the area of a triangle the room is twelve square feet in area Example sentencesExamples The two areas had a varied degree of protection against poaching despite being of a similar size in area. The green is four feet square in area, and cut on the side of a 75-degree slope. The size of the room you're in is probably best measured in terms of its area. Nor can all the States in the country be of the same size in area and population. In a city of 14 million people and a land area of 6490 square miles, traffic is also a problem. It is, after all, smaller than either country in area and has only one short land border. The problem was, given a circle, to construct geometrically a square equal in area to the given circle. Finding the area of a room is a common, everyday use of mathematics. By the time the job was done, the bedroom had decreased in area by four square metres. As the size of the square changes, the area is recalculated. Synonyms expanse, extent, size, scope, compass 3A subject or range of activity or interest. the key areas of science Example sentencesExamples The guidelines focus on key areas of the liturgy and offer suggestions as to the best way in which to approach the music choices. Experienced training providers will be on hand to deliver essential skills training in a whole range of areas. Was it possible to make the subject areas more attractive to a broader range of students? Detailed guidance is also issued by the Department of Health on a range of areas of financial control. Just moving on to a different area of interest for us is the issue of the employment status of police officers. The subject areas in which he was most interested were fishing, folk medicine, proverbs and sayings. The big growth areas for First Choice are in specialist areas such as activity holidays and tailor-made safari trips. First, it is incumbent upon us to extend the methods of science and reason to all areas of human interest. States are rational or instrumental actors, always seeking to maximize their interests in all issue areas. The remainder should leave school with basic skills in three key areas: maths, English and new technology. The company attributes its growth to a focus on two key areas; excellent customer service and lower margin prices. This review focuses on these key areas and underlines the major problem that the specialty faces namely, overcrowding. She has progressed to staff nurse and then to sister and as a matron enjoys being able to develop skills in areas that most interested her. Prior to the Budget, Mr van Huet had highlighted planning issues as a key area that had to be addressed. I will focus on three key areas: carbon management, renewable energy, and nuclear power. He said this week that one of the key areas the review will focus on would be about providing care for people in their own homes. The product range covers all the large subject areas and levels of academic performance. The health of the nation is one of the key areas the 2001 Census focused on. They share this preoccupation with other disciplines and interdisciplinary subject areas in the humanities. General repairs and maintenance - outside these three key areas - are not subject to the new laws. Synonyms domain, sector, department, province, territory, compartment, line 4usually as modifier A sunken enclosure giving access to the basement of a building. a bicycle padlocked to the area railing Origin Mid 16th century (in the sense ‘space allocated for a specific purpose’): from Latin, literally ‘vacant piece of level ground’.
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