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catchment area

 

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Noun catchment area has 1 sense
  1. catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin - the geographical area draining into a river or reservoir
    --1 is a kind of geographical area, geographic area, geographical region, geographic region

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Catchment Area


Definition:

A catchment area refers to a specific geographical region or area from which water flows and is collected into a particular body, such as a lake, river, or reservoir.


Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) - Geography

The geographical area or region where water, such as rainfall or underground sources, is collected and channeled into a specific watercourse or body.

Example sentence: The catchment area of this river is spread across several counties.


Sense 2:

(Noun) - Education

Referring to the designated area or territory surrounding a school or educational institution, from which students are accepted or assigned.

Example sentence: The new school will have a larger catchment area, allowing students from neighboring towns to attend.


Sense 3:

(Noun) - Medicine

The area served by a specific hospital or medical facility, indicating the region where people seek medical care from that particular establishment.

Example sentence: The hospital's catchment area extends to cover multiple cities in the region.


Sense 4:

(Noun) - Ecology

A specific zone or area that collects rainfall or runoff, contributing to the water supply for ecosystems such as wetlands or forests.

Example sentence: The forest and its catchment area provide a vital source of water for nearby wetlands.


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