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Catchment area
01
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
02
the geographical area from which a hospital, school, or business draws its clientele or customers
Example
The new shopping mall's catchment area includes several nearby neighborhoods.
The catchment area of the community center serves residents from multiple districts.
The hospital's catchment area covers a large portion of the city and surrounding suburbs.
The catchment area of the school extends to several towns in the region.
The catchment area of the park attracts visitors from all over the county.
