Definition:Are

Definition

The are is a derived unit of area.

One are is equal to a square whose side measures $10$ metres.

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$\ds 1$

are

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$=$

$\ds 100$

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$\ds 0 \cdotp 01$

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$\approx$

$\ds 119 \cdot 60$

The symbol for the are is $\mathrm a$.

The word are in the context of area is pronounced air.

Do not confuse with its heteronym are, the plural form of the present tense of the word to be, which is pronounced to rhyme with far.