catchment area

noun

1. an area served by a hospital, social service agency, etc.

2. drainage basin.

catchment area

noun

1. Also called: catchment basin.  drainage area.  drainage basin. the area of land bounded by watersheds draining into a river, basin, or reservoir

2. the area from which people are allocated to a particular school, hospital, etc

catchment area

1. The area drained by a river or body of water.

2. The area that absorbs water that contributes to a specific region's groundwater supply.

Example Sentences

The issue has been hugely controversial along the River Wye in recent years, with as many as 23 million chickens - a quarter of the UK's poultry production - raised in the river's catchment area.

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As many as 23 million chickens, a quarter of the UK's poultry production, are raised in the river's catchment area.

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The Grove is located near Watford and is well placed to draw fans from the London catchment area.

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It will also serve as a larger catchment area, which could extend all the way to the neighbouring Pune city, a major IT and education hub.

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However, pupils starting school this week in North Yorkshire will only receive free travel to their nearest school instead of any which is within their catchment area.

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