The term that describes the amount of force applied to a given area is pressure.

Here's the breakdown:

* Force: A push or pull on an object.

* Area: The amount of surface covered.

* Pressure: The force applied per unit area.

Formula: Pressure = Force / Area

For example, if you apply 10 Newtons of force to a surface of 2 square meters, the pressure would be 5 Newtons per square meter (10 N / 2 m² = 5 N/m²).