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predetermined area

[pri-dɪ-ˈtɜr-mənd ˈer-i-ə]
nounpl: predetermined areas
área predeterminada
1. A geographical or spatial region that has been established, defined, or decided in advance before an event, action, or activity takes place
The search and rescue team focused their efforts on the predetermined area outlined in the emergency protocol.
A equipe de busca e resgate concentrou seus esforços na área predeterminada delineada no protocolo de emergência.
2. A designated zone or territory with fixed boundaries set beforehand for a specific purpose
Athletes were instructed to remain within the predetermined area during the competition.
Os atletas receberam instruções para permanecer dentro da área predeterminada durante a competição.
Synonyms
designated areafixed areapre-established zonedefined regionspecified territory
Antonyms
undefined areaundesignated zoneopen area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área predeterminada
standard usage in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
área predeterminada
commonly used in business and industrial contexts
Portugal
zona predeterminada
alternative form using 'zona' instead of 'área'

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the predetermined area
outside the predetermined area
stay within bounds
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