Zone

usgb/zəʊn/
noun

An area or position that is separated or distinguished from others for a particular purpose.

The city is divided into zones for different kinds of buildings.
Visual representation of "zone" - An area or position that is separated or distinguished from others for a particular purpose.

Often appears as...

  • residential zone
  • industrial zone
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Visual representation of "zone"
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Physical Boundaries

The term 'zone' often refers to specific physical areas with clear boundaries for certain activities.

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Please remain within the safety zone while the experiment is in progress.
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Purpose Specific

'Zone' implies areas designated for a specific use, which can be restricted to specific actions or constructions.

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This is a quiet zone; we're not allowed to make noise here.
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