Word: ZONING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of ZONING
- To divide into or assign sections or areas.
"Please zone off our staging area, a section for each group."
- To define the property use classification of an area.
"This area was zoned for industrial use."
- To enter a daydream state temporarily, for instance as a result of boredom, fatigue, or intoxication; to doze off.
"Everyone just put their goddamn heads together and zoned. (Byron Coley, liner notes for the album "Piece for Jetsun Dolma" by Thurston Moore)"
- Legislative action for the purpose of regulating the use of property and the construction of buildings within the area under the jurisdiction of the legislative body concerned.
- The use of zones, such as fare zones.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "zoning" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "zoning", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZONING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ZONING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ZONING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ZONING:
- # the zoning effect
- # master of zoning
- # playing with zoning
- # in terms of zoning
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