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Zone
01
a specific area with unique characteristics
Examples
This park has a zone for picnics and another for sports.
02
a part on the surface of the Earth marked by specific coordinates
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
Examples
The school board has zoned the district to optimize bus routes for efficiency.
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
Examples
The city council decided to zone the downtown area for commercial development to attract businesses.
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