area (
http://definr.com/area)
n 1: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary
(usually serving some special purpose or distinguished
by its people or culture or geography); "it was a
mountainous area"; "Bible country" [syn:
country]
2: a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere
is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's
out of my orbit" [syn:
sphere,
domain,
orbit,
field,
arena]
3: a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization";
"areas of interest include..."
4: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or
function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of
room for servants"
5: a part of an animal that has a special function or is
supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal
region" [syn:
region]
6: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a
boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500
square feet in area" [syn:
expanse,
surface area]