hectare

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hec·tare / ˈhekˌte(ə)r/ (abbr.: ha) • n. a metric unit of square measure, equal to 100 ares (2.471 acres or 10,000 square meters).DERIVATIVES: hec·tar·age / ˈhektərij/ n.

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hectare

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hectare(ha) An SI unit of area, equal to 100 ares (1 are = 100 m2) or 104 m2 (=2.471 acres).

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