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Definition of sector - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general divisionpart of a larger area or group
- The technology sector is rapidly expanding..
2.
economydistinct part of a society or economy
- The education sector is vital for national development.
3.
militaryTECH. designated area for military operationsTECH.
- The troops were deployed to the northern sector.
4.
mathematicsTECH. part of a circle between two radiiTECH.
- The sector of the circle was shaded in blue.
5.
technologyTECH. unit of data storage on a diskTECH.
- The file was saved in a new sector of the disk.
6.
racingTECH. section of a racetrackTECH.
- He gained speed in the final sector of the track.
Images of sector
part of a circle between two radii
Expressions with sector
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part of an economy that makes physical goods in factories or plants
The manufacturing sector added thousands of new jobs last quarter.
group of businesses that provide deposit, loan and other money services
The government introduced new regulations for the banking sector.
part of the economy that builds houses roads and other structures
The construction sector created thousands of new jobs this year.
part of economy with private ownership
The private sector drives innovation and growth.
companies involved in developing and manufacturing technology
Many investors are interested in the technology sector.
industry that includes airlines airports aircraft makers and other air transport services
The aviation sector faced major losses during the downturn in global travel.
specific area of commercial activity
He works in the business sector of technology.
part of a country’s economy grouped by similar work or ownership
The tourism economic sector employs thousands of people in this region.
part of the economy that produces and delivers electric power to users
The government plans major reforms in the electricity sector next year.
companies and organizations producing and supplying energy
Many investors are interested in the energy sector.
part of an economy that grows crops and raises animals for sale
The farming sector suffered losses after months of heavy rainfall.
part of the economy that includes factories and large-scale production activities
The government introduced tax incentives to support the struggling industrial sector.
part of the economy that produces and sells oil products
The government plans new taxes on the oil sector.
part of the economy that provides services for travellers and holiday visitors
The tourism sector creates many seasonal jobs in coastal towns.
the part of an economy dealing with healthcare services
The health sector employs many professionals including doctors and nurses.
allocation of government funds to various sectors
The public sector funding was increased for infrastructure projects.
affecting or involving an entire sector or industry
The new policy will have sector-wide effects.
part of an economy that is run by non-profit organizations
Many non-profit organizations operate within the voluntary sector.
evaluation of market trends within a specific industry
Sector analysis revealed a growing demand for renewable energy.
part of industry that designs builds and sells motor vehicles
New environmental rules are reshaping the automobile sector worldwide.
part of the economy made of businesses doing similar kinds of work
Growth in the renewable energy industry sector has attracted many investors.
part of an economy that includes companies extracting minerals from ground
The government announced new tax rules for the mining sector.
part of economy controlled by government
He works in the public sector, managing city infrastructure projects.
part of the economy made of businesses selling directly to consumers
The retail sector slowed as shoppers cut back on nonessential purchases.
Origin of sector
Latin, sector (a cutter)
Terms with sector included in their meaning
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transportation
business sector made of companies that carry people and goods by airplane
technology sector
sector involved in manufacturing and selling computer hardware and software
building sector
sector that builds residential and commercial structures
industry sector
specific type of commercial enterprise or industry sector
economy
sector involved in oil production and distribution
manufacturing
sector producing and selling footwear
technology
business sector that creates sells and supports computer programs and related services
business sector
industry producing and airing filmed shows for broadcast audiences
market sector
commercial industrial or professional activity
market groups
pertaining to a particular sector of a population
industry
economic sector that finds processes transports and sells petroleum and natural gas
industry
sector focused on vehicle production and sales
business
business sector that builds, operates, and supports aircraft and air transport
construction
business sector that designs and constructs houses offices and other buildings
industry
networks within a specific industry or sector
finance
man working in the financial sector
business
business sector focused on providing amusement and enjoyment
media
sector producing and distributing entertainment content
business
business sector made up of companies that produce and process edible goods
health sector
public care network providing treatment, support and prevention services
retail sector
commercial retail businesses collectively
production sector
sector that produces goods using machines and labor
work sector
field of healthcare involving doctors, nurses, and other health workers
energy sector
industry producing and delivering oil products
Examples of sector in a sentence
He works in the healthcare sector. The technology sector is rapidly evolving. Investment in the health sector is increasing. The enemy was advancing into the western sector. Reinforcements were sent to secure the southern sector. The mathematician calculated the area of the sector.
Each sector of the pie chart represents a different category. The corrupted sector caused the file to be unreadable. Data was recovered from a damaged sector of the hard drive. The driver excelled in the challenging sector of the race. Fans cheered as cars sped through the tricky sector.
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- French:secteur, secteur circulaire, ...
- German:Sektor, Streckenabschnitt, ...
- Italian:settore, ...
- Spanish:división, rubro, ...
- Portuguese:ramo, segmento, ...
- Chinese:行业, 部门, ...
- Japanese:セクター, 部門, ...
- Arabic:قِطَاع, مَجال, ...
- Hebrew:מִגְזָר, מֶגְזָר, ...
- Russian:сектор, сфера, ...
- Ukrainian:сектор, сфера, ...
- Hindi:क्षेत्र, विभाग, ...
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