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According to WordNet, the noun "area" has 6 sense(s).

105128519 the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area".

105221895 a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region".

114514039 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".

105815517 a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include...".

102735688 a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants".

108497294 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".


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