Areal

ar·e·a  (âr-) n. 1. A roughly bounded part of the space on a surface; a region: a farming area; the New York area. 2. A surface, especially an open, unoccupied piece of ground: a landing area; a playing area. 3. A distinct part or section, as of a building, set aside for a specific function: a storage area in the basement. 4. A division of experience, activity, or knowledge; a field: studies in the area of finance; a job in the health-care area. 5. An open, sunken space next to a building; an areaway. 6. Abbr. A The extent of a planar region or of the surface of a solid measured in square units. 7. Computer Science A section of storage set aside for a particular purpose. [Latin rea, open space; possibly akin to rre, to be dry; see arid.] are·al adj. are·al·ly adv.

area To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width. The area of this rectangle is 50 square feet.

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areal - of or relating to or involving an area