001/*
002 * Units of Measurement API
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030package javax.measure.quantity;
031
032import javax.measure.Quantity;
033
034/**
035 * Extent of a planar region or of the surface of a solid measured in square units. The metric system unit for this quantity is "m²" (square metre).
036 * <br>
037 * <dl>
038 * <dt><span class="strong">API Note:</span></dt><dd>SI Derived Unit</dd>
039 * </dl>
040 * 
041 * @author <a href="mailto:jean-marie@dautelle.com">Jean-Marie Dautelle</a>
042 * @author <a href="mailto:werner@uom.technology">Werner Keil</a>
043 * @version 2.0
044 * @since 1.0
045 *
046 * @see Length
047 * @see Volume
048 * @see Pressure
049 */
050public interface Area extends Quantity<Area> {
051}