Pronunciation: [zˈə͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
The word "zoned" is spelled with a "z" followed by the letters "o" and "n" pronounced as /zoʊnd/. The letter "e" is added at the end to indicate past tense, resulting in the pronunciation /zoʊndəd/. The word refers to designating an area for a specific purpose, such as a residential or commercial zone. Proper spelling and pronunciation of this word are important for effective communication in written and spoken English.
Zoned is an adjective that is used to describe something that has been divided or marked off into specific areas or zones for particular purposes. This term is commonly used in urban planning, land use, and zoning regulations.
When an area or property is zoned, it means that it has been designated or classified for a specific use or set of activities. For example, a piece of land may be zoned for residential purposes, indicating that it can only be used for building houses or other types of residential structures.
Zoning is typically done by government entities or local authorities to regulate and control the use of land within a given jurisdiction. It helps to manage and organize the diverse range of activities and structures that are found within a community or city.
Zoning often involves the creation of different districts or zones with distinct regulations and restrictions. This can include residential zones, commercial zones, industrial zones, agricultural zones, and more. Each zone may have its own set of rules governing things like the type of structures allowed, the height and size of buildings, parking requirements, land use restrictions, and so on.
The purpose of zoning is to promote orderly development, protect property values, ensure compatibility between different land uses, and preserve the overall character and quality of a community. By categorizing and separating different land uses, zoning aims to strike a balance between the various needs and interests of residents, businesses, and the environment.
Having zones or concentric bands.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "zoned" is derived from the noun "zone", which originated from the Latin word "zona", meaning "girdle" or "belt". It entered the English language in the late 14th century to refer to a region or area marked off or distinguished by certain characteristics. The verb form "to zone" emerged later, around the early 19th century, indicating the act of designating or dividing an area into specific zones for various purposes. The term has since expanded its meaning to include concepts such as zoning laws, zoning regulations, and zoned areas, among others.
