catchment area

noun

: the area from which water flows into a river, stream, etc.

: the area that a school, hospital, etc., provides a service to

Full Definition of CATCHMENT AREA

: an area that serves to catch water

: the geographical area served by an institution

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Medical Dictionary

noun catch·ment area \ˈkach-mənt-\

: the geographical area served by an institution

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