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area

noun [C] (SUBJECT)
 
 
/ˈeə.ri.ə/ US  /ˈer.i-/

Definition

B2 a subject or activity, or a part of it: Marketing is Paul's area. Software is not really my area of expertise.Topics and areas of interest
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