Definition of area
1
:the surface included within a set of lines;
specifically
:the number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface — see Metric System Table, Weights and Measures Table
2
:the scope of a concept, operation, or activity :field
- the whole area of foreign policy
3
:areaway
4
:a particular extent of space or surface or one serving a special function: such as
a
:a part of the surface of the body
b
:a geographic region
5
:a level piece of ground
6
:a part of the cerebral cortex having a particular function
