noun a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards or 43,560 square feet
In real estate, acreage refers to the total land area measured in acres.
Acreage may be used in environmental science to measure the size of conservation areas or study land use patterns.
Foresters use acres to measure the size of forests and determine sustainable harvesting practices.
An acre is a unit of measurement used in agriculture to determine the size of a piece of land.
Developers use acres to calculate the size and potential use of a piece of land.
In literature, the term 'acre' may be used to describe a vast expanse of land or a large estate owned by a character.
Real estate agents may use the term 'acre' to describe the size of a property or land lot being bought or sold.
Agricultural scientists may use 'acre' as a unit of measurement when discussing crop yields or land productivity.
Land surveyors may use 'acre' to measure the size of a plot of land or to determine property boundaries.
Civil engineers may use 'acre' when planning and designing infrastructure projects that involve land development.
Environmental planners may use 'acre' when assessing the impact of land use changes on ecosystems and natural resources.