n.
1.a circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features
2.any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
3.an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
4.(anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure zone v.
1.regulate housing in
2.separate or apportion into sections
Idiom of the Day
litmus test
a test that uses one single indicator to help make a decision (the scientific meaning of a litmus test is a test for basic chemical properties that uses litmus paper)
The new sales policy was a litmus test for how the new manager would manage the department.