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Zone
01
a part on the surface of the Earth marked by specific coordinates
02
a specific area with unique characteristics
Example
This park has a zone for picnics and another for sports.
The city divided its neighborhoods into residential zones.
Entry into the restricted zone requires special permission.
03
(anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
04
an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
to zone
01
to divide into different areas or sections
Transitive: to zone a space or area
Example
The school board has zoned the district to optimize bus routes for efficiency.
They decided to zone the park, designating specific areas for different recreational activities.
To enhance safety, the organizers will zone the event venue for various activities.
02
to designate or allocate an area of land for a specific use or purpose
Transitive: to zone an area for a purpose or activity
Example
The city council decided to zone the downtown area for commercial development to attract businesses.
The urban planner recommended zoning the waterfront district for mixed-use development.
In order to preserve green spaces, the municipality zoned certain areas as parks and recreation zones.
