wide area - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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wide area (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Phonetic Transcription

/wɪd ˈɛəriə/

Meaning and Usage

The term "wide area" refers to a large geographical extent or a broad space having significant dimensions. It is often used to describe regions, networks, or locations that cover a substantial surface area. The phrase is commonly encountered in both oral and written contexts, especially in discussions related to geography, networking (like Wide Area Networks - WAN), or environmental studies.

Frequency of use: The term is commonly used, especially in technical language (such as technology and telecommunications), as well as casual conversations about geography or travel. It can often appear more in written contexts, particularly in reports and academic texts.

Example Sentences

  1. The environmental study focused on the wide area surrounding the lake.
    Энvironmental study сосредоточился на широкой территории вокруг озера.

  2. The telecommunications company plans to expand its service to a wide area of the state.
    Компания по телекоммуникациям планирует расширить свои услуги на широкую территорию штата.

  3. In the wide area of the park, visitors can find numerous activities and attractions.
    В широкой области парка посетители могут найти множество развлечений и аттракционов.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term “wide area” itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, but it can be part of phrases or usage in specific contexts.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

  1. The wide area of influence that the organization has is impressive.
    Широкая сфера влияния, которую имеет организация, впечатляет.

  2. With a wide area of expertise, she was the best candidate for the project.
    С широкой областью экспертизы она была лучшим кандидатом для проекта.

  3. The wide area network allows multiple locations to connect efficiently.
    Широкая сеть позволяет нескольким местам подключаться эффективно.

  4. They had to cover a wide area to gather all the necessary data for the study.
    Им пришлось охватить широкую территорию, чтобы собрать все необходимые данные для исследования.

  5. The wide area of discussion at the conference left many feeling overwhelmed.
    Широкая область обсуждения на конференции оставила многих в состоянии перегрузки.

Etymology

The word "wide" originates from the Old English "wīd," meaning "broad," while "area" comes from Latin "area," meaning "a vacant piece of level ground." The combination "wide area" has thus evolved to describe any extensive geographical extent.

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25-07-2024