Section

/ˈsɛkʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A distinct part or subdivision of something.

The report is divided into several sections for easier understanding.

A part of a document, book, or formal text.

Please refer to Section 5 for the details of the contract.

A particular area or portion of a larger space.

This section of the park is known for its beautiful flowers.

A subset of a larger group, often for analysis or emphasis.

The economic section of the survey revealed some interesting trends.

In mathematics, a portion of a geometric figure formed by a cutting plane.

The section of the circle we analyzed was significant for our calculations.

Late Middle English: from Latin sectio(n-), from secare 'to cut'.

section 8

A housing subsidy program for low-income families in the US.

clean section

A part of a document or paper that is free from errors or mistakes.

news section

A part of a publication dedicated to news items.

subsection

A smaller division of a section.

cross-section

A cutting or section that shows the internal structure of something.

sectional

Relating to, or forming a section.

A section in a video game or story that is particularly difficult or important.

This next section is the boss fight, so be ready!

A slang term among students for a specific part of the syllabus.

I'm struggling with the last section of the course material.