zoning
/ˈzoʊnɪŋ/
noun
- The process of dividing a city or area into sections for different purposes, such as housing, business, or industry.
- Zoning laws prevent factories from being built next to schools.
- The city council updated the zoning to allow more apartment buildings downtown.
- Before buying the land, they checked the zoning to make sure they could open a restaurant.
- The act of entering a state of focused relaxation or mental flow, often while doing a repetitive task.
- She practices zoning during her daily commute by listening to calming music.
- Long-distance running puts him into a deep zoning where time seems to disappear.
- Zoning can help you feel refreshed after a stressful day.
adjective
- Relating to the division of land into areas for specific uses.
- Zoning regulations can affect property values.
- They applied for a zoning permit to build a new store.
- The zoning map shows which areas are for residential use.