zoning
pronunciation
How to pronounce zoning in British English:
UK [ˈzəʊnɪŋ]
How to pronounce zoning in American English:
US [ˈzonɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
Word Origin
- zoning (n.)
- "land-use planning," 1912, verbal noun from zone (v.).
Example
- 1. Getting rid of zoning would be a step towards fixing the problem .
- 2. If government wants high-speed rail , it must overcome local zoning rules .
- 3. Germany is the country where the modern zoning system originated .
- 4. Proposed annexation , assumption of indebtedness , and adoption of zoning regulations .
- 5. Advice from professionals is often helpful to local boards of health , zoning commissions , and building code regulators with regard to such land use matters .