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zone

The correct spelling is zone.

How to pronounce zone

/zəʊn/
noun

IPA: /zəʊn/

Say it like: Zon-e

The correct spelling is zone. Each of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the… For example: "Files in the Internet zone are blocked by default, as a security measure."

Usage Examples

Files in the Internet zone are blocked by default, as a security measure.

a zone of evergreens on a mountain; the zone of animal or vegetable life in the ocean around an island or a continent

That pitch was low and away, just outside of the zone.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Each of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the tropics and the polar circles), and two frigid zones (within the polar circles).
  2. 2.Any given region or area of the world.
  3. 3.A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.
  4. 4.A band or area of growth encircling anything.
  5. 5.A band or stripe extending around a body.

verb

  1. 1.To divide into or assign sections or areas.
  2. 2.To define the property use classification of an area.
  3. 3.To enter a daydream state temporarily, for instance as a result of boredom, fatigue, or intoxication; to doze off.
  4. 4.To girdle or encircle.

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