1. The total or complete spatial extent of something; the entire surface or space occupied by an object, region, or project
The overall area of the new shopping mall is 50,000 square meters.
A área total do novo shopping é de 50 mil metros quadrados.
2. The aggregate measurement of land or space in comprehensive terms
Despite the complex shape, the overall area remains manageable.
Apesar da forma complexa, a área total permanece controlável.