Area — A re*a ([=a] r[ e]*[.a]; 277), n.; pl. {Areas} ( [.a]z) . [L. area a broad piece of level ground. Cf. {Are}, n.] 1. Any plane surface, as of the floor of a room or church, or of the ground within an inclosure; an open space in a building. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Area — This article is about the geometric quantity. For other uses, see Area (disambiguation). The combined area of these three shapes is between 15 and 16 squares. Area is a quantity that expresses the extent of a two dimensional surface or shape in… … Wikipedia
Area 51 — This article is about the U.S. Air Force installation in Nevada. For other uses, see Area 51 (disambiguation). Area 51 … Wikipedia
area — noun Etymology: Latin, open space, threshing floor; perhaps akin to Latin arēre to be dry more at arid Date: 1538 1. a level piece of ground 2. the surface included within a set of lines; specifically the number of unit squares equal in measure… … New Collegiate Dictionary
area of militarily significant fallout — Area in which radioactive fallout affects the ability of military units to carry out their normal mission … Military dictionary
Area rule — The Whitcomb area rule, also called the transonic area rule, is a design technique used to reduce an aircraft s drag at transonic and supersonic speeds, particularly between Mach 0.75 and 1.2. This is one of the most important operating speed… … Wikipedia
Area 51 (arcade game) — Infobox VG title= Area 51 caption= Screenshot of Area 51 developer= Mesa Logic publisher= Atari Games designer= Robert Weatherby released= 1995 genre= First person shooter modes= Up to 2 players simultaneously ratings= ESRB:M (Mature) 17+… … Wikipedia
area of operations — An operational area defined by the joint force commander for land and naval forces. Areas of operation do not typically encompass the entire operational area of the joint force commander, but should be large enough for component commanders to… … Military dictionary
Area broadcast shift — In telecommunication, an area broadcast shift or radio watch shift is the changing from listening to radio transmissions intended for one broadcast area to listening to transmissions intended for another broadcast area. An area broadcast shift… … Wikipedia
area of interest — That area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, areas adjacent thereto, and extending into enemy territory to the objectives of current or planned operations. This area also includes areas occupied by enemy forces who… … Military dictionary
area of limitation — A defined area where specific limitations apply to the strength and fortifications of disputing or belligerent forces. Normally, upper limits are established for the number and type of formations, tanks, antiaircraft weapons, artillery, and other … Military dictionary