catchment area
Americannoun
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Also called: catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin. the area of land bounded by watersheds draining into a river, basin, or reservoir
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the area from which people are allocated to a particular school, hospital, etc
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The area drained by a river or body of water.
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The area that absorbs water that contributes to a specific region's groundwater supply.
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Italy represents Lufthansa’s largest catchment area outside the U.S. and its other home markets, making Italy a key hub for connecting passengers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
At present there are about 24 million chickens being raised in the catchment area – usually in huge sheds.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Forestry England project lead, Hayley Dauben, said the animals would bring "lots of good benefits" to the Ehen and Calder catchment area.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
In one village, the Fidesz mayor is also the district doctor for a catchment area covering 32 settlements.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Farmer decided that all TB patients in the catchment area should receive the full package of services, including the equivalent of five American dollars per month.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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