Definition of section - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
separate piecepart or division of something
- The book is divided into several sections.
2.
geographygeographical division of an area or community
- The northern section of the city is more residential..
3.
organizationdistinct group within a larger body or organization
- She manages the marketing section of the company..
4.
fruitsegment of a citrus fruit
- She ate a section of the orange.
5.
legalpart of a document or law
- Refer to section 5 of the contract.
6.
musicTECH. group of instruments in an orchestraTECH.
- The brass section played beautifully.
7.
real estateUS plot of land for buildingUS
- They bought a section in the new suburb.
8.
diagramTECH. cross-sectional view of an objectTECH.
- The architect provided a section of the building.
9.
militaryTECH. group of soldiers in the militaryTECH.
- The section was deployed to the front line.
10.
medicalTECH. incision made during surgeryTECH.
- The doctor performed a Caesarean section.
11.
microscopyTECH. thin slice for examinationTECH.
- The scientist examined a section of the tissue.
Verb
1.
cut into partscut or divide into sections
- The chef sectioned the cake into equal parts.
2.
cut examineTECH. cut into sections for examinationTECH.
- The biologist sectioned the tissue for microscopic analysis..
3.
legalUK commit someone to a mental hospitalUK
- He was sectioned under the mental health act.
4.
medicalTECH. UK deliver a baby by cutting the abdomen and uterusTECH. UK
- The doctor sectioned her to deliver the baby safely.
Images of section
segment of a citrus fruit 
plot of land for building 
cross-sectional view of an object
Expressions with section
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highest and farthest seats in a stadium
We got tickets in the nosebleed section for the concert.
part of a newspaper covering sports news
I always read the sports section first.
division between sections in a document
Insert a section break to start a new chapter.
group in a band playing instruments that create the rhythm
The rhythm section kept the song moving smoothly.
person responsible for leading a section within an organization
The section head approved the new schedule for weekend shifts.
group in a band playing clarinets
The clarinet section played beautifully during the concert.
typical group representing a larger population
The survey included a cross-section of the community.
class where students discuss topics
The discussion section meets every Friday to review the week's lectures.
part of an embassy or consulate that provides consular services
We waited in line outside the consular section for our visa interview.
group of musicians playing trumpets in an ensemble
The trumpet section played a powerful fanfare.
group in a band playing reed instruments
The reed section played beautifully during the concert.
symbol used in writing to show a section of text
The section mark was used to reference the appendix.
section of a city block
The block section was closed for the parade.
part of an object or area shaped like a rectangle
The engineer calculated the strength of the beam with a rectangular section.
section of an object that is thin
The artist admired the thin section of the sculpture.
segment of a schedule or timetable
Each class is assigned a time section on the timetable.
showing shape or structure when cut across
The stem is oval in cross section.
group of musicians playing percussion instruments in an orchestra
The percussion section was particularly lively in the symphony's finale..
separate length of tube used as part of a longer pipe
The plumber replaced a rusty pipe section under the kitchen sink.
part of an orchestra with brass instruments
The brass section played a powerful fanfare.
group of musicians playing string instruments
The string section played beautifully during the concert.
group of violinists in an orchestra
The conductor praised the violin section for their performance.
surgical delivery of a baby through the abdomen
The doctor recommended a caesarean section for the delivery.
surgical delivery of a baby through the abdomen
She had a caesarian section due to complications.
Origin of section
Latin, sectio (cutting)
Terms with section included in their meaning
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car part
section in a car body that opens
literature
main section of a book
store section
division of a large store selling specific goods
clothing
glove section shaped to cover one digit on a hand
clothing
garment section that covers the lower limb
writing
distinct section of writing dealing with a single theme
restaurant
section in a restaurant for serving food
shopping
section in a store for gardening products
shopping
section in a department store for men's items
urban area
the southern section of a city or town
business
section within a business or organization
digital
website or software section where images are displayed
literature
section of text from a book or document
clothing
upper garment section that covers the joint between neck and arm
clothing
front section of footwear covering the foot's digits
song lyrics
section of a song's lyrics
background info
section of a website with background information
bus seating
rear section of a bus for passengers
structure
the lowest part or section of something
hotel
designated section for breakfast in a hotel
beverage
section in a venue serving coffee
last section
final part of an object or structure
record keeping
sorted into a labeled category or section for later retrieval
air travel
section of an airplane with superior amenities
Examples of section in a sentence
Each section of the report was thoroughly reviewed. The eastern section of the town is industrial. They live in the southern section of the village. The finance section is down the hall. Each section of the report was meticulously reviewed. Each section of the grapefruit was juicy.
He savored a section of the tangerine. The lawyer explained section 12 in detail. Section 3 outlines the penalties for non-compliance. The string section tuned their instruments. The percussion section added rhythm to the piece. The section was perfect for their dream home. Developers are interested in the section by the lake. The engineer examined the section to understand the structure. A section of the machine was displayed in the manual. The section moved stealthily through the jungle. Each section was assigned a specific task. The surgeon carefully stitched up the section. A section was made to access the heart. The technician stained a section before viewing it. Several sections of the leaf were prepared for analysis. She sectioned the orange into wedges. The artist sectioned the canvas for different colors. The surgeon sectioned the organ for further study. They sectioned the sample to observe its structure. Doctors may section a patient who is at immediate risk. The court ordered that she be sectioned for assessment. They had to section her due to complications. The surgeon decided to section the patient urgently.
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- French:section, sectionner, ...
- German:Abschnitt, teilen, ...
- Italian:sezione, sezionare, ...
- Spanish:sección, cortar, ...
- Portuguese:secção, cortar, ...
- Chinese:部分, 切割, ...
- Japanese:セクション, 切り分ける, ...
- Arabic:قِسْم, قَطَّعَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֵלֶק, לְחַלֵּק, ...
- Russian:раздел, разделить, ...
- Ukrainian:розділ, розділяти, ...
- Hindi:भाग, काटना, ...
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