section

/sˈɛkʃən/

/ˈsɛkʃən/

[noun] [verb]

Section

[NOUN]

each of the parts into which a place or object is divided

synonyms : segment

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

synonyms : subdivision

a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope

a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people

one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

synonyms : division

part

a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon

the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

synonyms : incision

surgical incision

a segment of a citrus fruit

a small army unit usually having a special function

a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class

a specialized division of a large organization

synonyms : department

a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately

synonyms : discussion section

(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid

synonyms : plane section

a land unit equal to 1 square mile

a distinct portion of a composition with its own unique characteristics, such as melody, rhythm, or harmony

a grouping of folded pages that are sewn or glued together to make up a larger portion of the book

to section

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

divide into segments

synonyms : segment

Examples

1. The newspaper has an entertainment section with movie reviews and celebrity news.

2. The furniture store has a wide section of sofas, tables, and chairs.

3. Roquefort cheese is in the cheese section, next to the blue cheeses.

4. Honeycrisp apples are right over here in the apple section.

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