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[n]
▶ area (measurement) ▶ square measure ▶ size (of land) ▶ floor space
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4. | A 2022-01-01 20:56:54 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
3. | A* 2022-01-01 20:34:17 Robin Scott <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | prog, ルミナス |
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Comments: | I think we should lead with "area". |
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Diff: | @@ -17,0 +18 @@ +<gloss>area (measurement)</gloss> @@ -19,3 +20,2 @@ -<gloss>size (e.g. of land)</gloss> -<gloss>area</gloss> -<gloss>surface</gloss> +<gloss>size (of land)</gloss> +<gloss>floor space</gloss> |
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2. | A 2014-03-06 22:15:50 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | GG5, etc. |
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Comments: | I think this will make it clear. |
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Diff: | @@ -17,0 +18,2 @@ +<gloss>square measure</gloss> +<gloss>size (e.g. of land)</gloss> |
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1. | A* 2014-03-06 14:58:28 Jacopo Tedeschi <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | 「ある場所の広さ。線で囲まれる平面や曲面の広さ。」 http://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/leaf/jn2/218182/m0u/面積/ |
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Comments: | I think "area" is too generic. We need at least to offer another word as "surface" that clarifies the meaning. In fact 面積 it cannot be used in all the meanings of "area" as it could be in "a subject field or field of study" or "region; district; locality"... |
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Diff: | @@ -18,0 +19 @@ +<gloss>surface</gloss> |