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section

section
NounTransitive Verb
pl: sectionspast: sectionedpp: sectioneding: sectioning

This term describes a division of a whole, ranging from physical slices of a specimen to abstract divisions of a legal code. In professional or academic contexts, it often implies a structured, intentional separation rather than a random break. When referring to legal documents, it is typically used as a proper noun (e.g., Section 5) to denote a specific clause.

In a musical or organizational context, the word emphasizes collective identity, where individuals are grouped by function or instrument. In biological or architectural contexts, it specifically refers to the act or result of slicing through an object to reveal its internal composition, often termed a cross section.

Meanings

Nounsection

A distinct part or subdivision of a larger whole, such as a document, a piece of music, or an organization.

The first section of the report outlines the main objectives.

Nounsection

A specific area or part of a building, town, or region.

They live in the quietest section of the city.

Nounsection

A particular part of a legal document, statute, or piece of legislation.

Section 4 of the contract specifies the payment terms.

Nounsection

The act of cutting or dividing something into smaller parts.

The section of the specimen was performed using a microtome.

Transitive Verbsection
[~ something]

To divide something into smaller parts or sections, often by cutting.

Examples

Read this section.

Read this section.

Which section is it?

Which section is it?

This section is small.

This section is small.

I found it in the sports section.

I found it in the sports section.

We moved to a new section.

We moved to a new section.

Please check the next section.

Please check the next section.

The string section sounded beautiful during the movie.

The string section sounded beautiful during the movie.

Anime

I will meet you in the frozen food section.

Gourmet

The police sectioned off the street after the crash.

Detective

The bylaws are detailed in the administrative section.

Business

The historian analyzed a cross section of society.

The historian analyzed a cross section of society.

History

I apologize for the error in the final section.

I apologize for the error in the final section.

Apology

Phrasal Verbs

section off

to separate a part of an area from the rest

They sectioned off the crime scene with yellow tape.

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