área — meaning in English

English meaning

• area noun The size of a surface, measured in square units.
• compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
• field noun An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.

Senses

área is used for these senses in English:

• area A particular geographic region.
• area Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
• compass (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
• field A domain of study, knowledge or practice.

area — full definition

1. noun The size of a surface, measured in square units.
2. noun A particular region, part of a place, or scope of activity.

compass — full definition

1. noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
2. noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
3. noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
4. verb To surround or encircle something completely.

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