defined area

collocation in English

meaningsofdefineandarea

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define
verb[T]
uk
/dɪˈfaɪn/us
/dɪˈfaɪn/
to say what the meaning of something, especially a ...
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area
noun
uk
/ˈeə.ri.ə/us
/ˈer.i.ə/
a particular part of a place, piece of land, ...
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(Definition ofdefineandareafrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdefined area

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In adefinedarea, not all astrocytes are coupled, which indicates astrocytic heterogeneity.
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In the present study the instrument was used to measure the area of pilosity in relation to adefinedareaof the lower face.
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The chance to isolate local characteristics is one of the more welcome benefits which derive from scrutinising a group of wills emanating from adefinedarea, like a parish.
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This is the reason why each clan has a clearlydefinedareawithin the village, and why members often have adjacent fields with the clan elder fulfilling certain ritual functions.
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Areas of protection work like a map, and the company can operate only within a clearlydefinedareaof protection.
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For example, it is essential that there is a clearlydefinedareaso as to avoid disputes between the resident and the site owner.
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That is a clearlydefinedareawhere action could be taken.
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That will eliminate for them the choice of where they wish to go in the ground because it will have to be adefinedarea.
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First, it is a more discriminating approach in that it need not necessarily be applied to all advertisements in adefinedarea.
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The provision only withdraws the criminal sanction from thedefinedarea.
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Both are seeking to convert and control land usage for a particulardefinedareafor a period of 10 years.
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Paragraph 3.32 of the report, however, refers to "adefinedareaover a specified period".
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