area

Definition

A quantified surface extent measured in square units, or a specific geographic region that someone drew on a map and said 'that's a thing now.' In real estate, it's the magic number that determines your mortgage payment.

Example Usage

The total area of the property is 2,500 square feet across both lots.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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