printArea
Definition
The term printArea refers to a function or method that outputs the calculated area of a shape onto a physical medium, such as paper or a computer screen.
Analogy
Think of printArea like taking a picture of your favorite painting and printing it out. It captures the calculated area of the shape and displays it in a tangible form.
Related terms
calculateSum: CalculateSum is an operation that involves adding up multiple numbers together to obtain their total sum.
printSum: PrintSum refers to an action where the computed sum of multiple numbers is displayed on some physical medium for viewing purposes.
area: Area is the measurement of the space inside a two-dimensional shape, which is what printArea calculates.
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