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subject area
[/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt ˈɛəriə/]
noun
pl: subject areas
área de assunto
1.
A field of study or domain of knowledge; a particular topic or discipline
Mathematics is a broad subject area that includes algebra, geometry, and calculus.
Matemática é uma ampla área de assunto que inclui álgebra, geometria e cálculo.
2.
In education, the specific topic or discipline that a course or program focuses on
The subject area for this semester's course is environmental science.
A área de assunto para o curso deste semestre é ciência ambiental.
3.
The main topic or theme being discussed, studied, or researched
The researcher's subject area is the history of ancient civilizations.
A área de assunto do pesquisador é a história das civilizações antigas.
Synonyms
field of study
discipline
domain
topic
field
specialization
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área de assunto
most common usage
Brazil
disciplina
often used in educational contexts
Portugal
área temática
alternative phrasing
Portugal
domínio
used for broader fields of knowledge
Related Idioms & Phrases
within one's subject area
outside one's subject area
master a subject area
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