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   Sec·tor

   /ˈsektər/

   

   noun

   • 1. an area or portion that is distinct from others: "operations in the southern sector of the North Sea" Similar districtquarterpartsectionzoneprecinctboroughlocalityneighborhoodsideprovinceterritorydivisionregionareabelttractlocaleinformal:hood
   • ▪ a distinct part or branch of a nation's economy or society or of a sphere of activity such as education: "the industrial and commercial sector" Similar partbrancharmdivisionsubdivisionareadepartmentcategoryfieldspherelayerstratumcorner
   • ▪ a subdivision of an area for military operations.
   • ▪ a subdivision of a track on a magnetic disk.
   • 2. the plane figure enclosed by two radii of a circle or ellipse and the arc between them.
   • 3. a mathematical instrument consisting of two arms hinged at one end and marked with sines, tangents, etc. for making diagrams.

   Word Origin late 16th century (in sector (sense 2, sense 3)): from late Latin, a technical use of Latin sector ‘cutter’, from sect- ‘cut off’, from the verb secare.

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   The meaning of SECTOR is a geometric figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle. How to use sector in a sentence.

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   a distinct part, especially of society or of a nation's economy: the housing sector; the educational sector. a section or zone, as of a city. Military. a designated defense area, usually in a combat zone, within which a particular military unit operates and for which it is responsible.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSECTOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SECTOR definition: 1. one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided: 2. an area of land…. Learn more.

5. www.investopedia.com › terms › sWhat Is an Economic Sector and How Do the 4 Main Types Work?

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   Jan 29, 2024 · A sector is an area of the economy in which businesses share the same or related business activity, product, or service. Sectors represent a large grouping of...

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   Definitions of sector. noun. a particular aspect of life or activity. “he was helpless in an important sector of his life”. synonyms: sphere. see more. noun. a social group that forms part of the society or the economy. “the public sector ”.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsector noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   sector. noun. OPAL W. /ˈsektə (r)/. /ˈsektər/. a part of an area of activity, especially of a country’s economy. the service/banking/manufacturing/financial sector. in a sector jobs in the agricultural sector. She works in the voluntary sector (= organizations that do not make a profit).

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › sectorSECTOR definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   A sector is an area of a city or country which is controlled by a military force. Officers were going to retake sectors of the city. Synonyms: area , part , region , district More Synonyms of sector