Hectare
/hˈɛˌktɑr/
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Definition
(noun) A unit of surface area (symbol ㏊) equal to 100 ares (that is, 10,000 square metres, one hundredth of a square kilometre, or approximately 2.5 acres), used for measuring the areas of geographical features such as land and bodies of water.
Sentence Examples
The lumberjack fell a hectare of forest.
I have a hectare of land.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The farmer owns a large plot of land that is exactly one ____ in total area.