approximate areas

[/əˈprɒksɪmət ˈeəriəz/]
noun phrase
áreas aproximadas
1. Regions or spaces whose exact boundaries or measurements are not precisely defined, but are estimated or roughly calculated
The map shows the approximate areas where the earthquake damage was most severe.
O mapa mostra as áreas aproximadas onde o dano do terremoto foi mais grave.
2. Zones or territories with estimated rather than exact dimensions, used in planning, mapping, or assessment contexts
The approximate areas of each zone were marked with dashed lines on the blueprint.
As áreas aproximadas de cada zona foram marcadas com linhas tracejadas no projeto.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in technical, urban planning, and geographic contexts. It appears frequently in real estate descriptions, official surveys, and scientific documentation where precision is limited by available data or measurement tools.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
estimated areasrough areasapproximate zonesestimated regionsrough zones
Antonyms / Antônimos
exact areasprecise areasdefined areasmeasured areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas aproximadas
Standard usage in official documents and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
áreas aproximadas / regiões estimadas
Both forms are commonly used
São Paulo
áreas aproximadas
Preferred in technical and business documents
Portugal
áreas aproximadas / zonas estimadas
Equivalent usage in Portuguese European standard

Related Words

approximateestimationmeasurementboundariescoordinatessurveyingmapping

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the approximate area of
approximate area of coverage
approximate area of effect
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