AOE

American  

abbreviation

1. area of effect: (in a video game) an attack or defense, such as a spell or special skill, that affects all characters within a specified range of the target place or character, rather than affecting only a targeted character.

   Cast an AOE to cure everyone NOW—the whole party is at death’s door.

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Etymology

Origin of AOE

First recorded in 1970–75, as Area of Effect, referring to the area and marine life affected by underwater explosives

Example Sentences

One theory is that AOE “bought” the rights owned by ASI taking advantage of an incentive called capital allowance.

From The Guardian • Nov. 6, 2017

Certain gods that may not be desirable in other modes have wildly skewed values in Assault, as AOE skills, healing abilities, and positional are at a premium. 

From Forbes • Apr. 12, 2013