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[ noun ] an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming)

Synonyms

land_area

Examples

"he wanted some acreage to build on"

Used in print

(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)

Acreage in_excess_of the minimum is good practice as recreation areas are never too large for the future and it is often more economical to operate one large area than several small ones .

(Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)

Subways improved land values without taking_away land ; freeways boost valuation less ( because the garages they require are not prime buildings by_a_long_shot ) , and reduce the acreage that can be taxed .

Related terms

area

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