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Area

noun

The amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape, measured in square units.

Example Sentences

"The area of the rectangle is 24 square meters (6 × 4)."

"We calculated the area of the floor to know how much carpet to buy."

Synonyms & Related Terms

surfacespacesquare units

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Study Tips

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