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
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The first known use of area was circa 1552
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