Meaning of the word hectare in English

What does hectare mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hectare

US /ˈhek.ter/
UK /ˈhek.teər/
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Noun

a metric unit of square measure, equal to 100 ares (2.471 acres or 10,000 square meters)

Example:
The farm spans over 50 hectares of land.
They plan to clear a 10-hectare plot for new development.
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