Definition: An acre is a unit of land area equal to 43,560 square feet.
Example
A rectangular parcel measuring 165 feet by 264 feet contains 43,560 square feet, or one acre.
Keep the distinction clear
An acre measures area, not frontage or distance. A one-acre parcel can have many different shapes.
Related terms
Section (Government Survey) · Township (Government Survey) · Legal Description
Keep studying
Government Survey: Township, Range, Sections, and Acreage
References: BLM: surveying and mapping glossary
Pronunciation (US): AY-ker (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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