area

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q11500}}<!--Someone at Wikidata has portrayed Q1379273 as a subclass Q11500 (hyponymous rather than synonymous), but that is problematic. Updates pending a chat outcome at Wikidata.--> {{lb|en|mathematics}} A [[measure]] of the [[extent]] of a [[surface]]; it is measured in square units.
2. A particular geographic [[region]].
3. Any particular [[extent]] of surface, especially an [[empty]] or [[unused]] extent.
4. The [[extent]], [[scope]], or [[range]] of an [[object]] or [[concept]].
5. {{lb|en|British}} An open space, below ground level, giving access to the basement of a house, and typically separated from the pavement by railings. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|soccer}} [[penalty box|Penalty box]]; [[penalty area]].
7. {{lb|en|slang}} [[genitals|Genitals]].

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