zoning
noun [U] /ˈzəʊ.nɪŋ/
/ˈzoʊ-/ specializedDefinition
› the act of deciding, or the decision that has been taken about, what particular use an area should have: zoning lawsCivil engineering in general
(Definition of zoning noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- civil engineering noun
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