Geometry and trigonometry
Area
The two-dimensional measure of the region enclosed by a shape.
Common notation square units
In one sentence
What does Area mean?
The two-dimensional measure of the region enclosed by a shape.
How it is written
square units
A compact example
A triangle with base 8 and height 5 has area 20 square units.
Clear answers
Questions about Area
What does Area mean in mathematics?
The two-dimensional measure of the region enclosed by a shape.
How is Area written?
A common notation is square units.
What is an example of Area?
A triangle with base 8 and height 5 has area 20 square units.