Definitions
- Referring to a specific area or part of an economy, such as the financial sector or the healthcare sector. - Talking about a portion of a circle or sphere, such as a 90-degree sector of a circle. - Describing a part of a military force responsible for a particular area of operations.
- Referring to a part or section of something that has been divided, such as a segment of an orange or a segment of a market. - Talking about a portion of a line or curve that is separated by two endpoints. - Describing a part of a broadcast or program that is separated by commercials or other content.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a part or portion of something.
- 2Both can be used in mathematical or geometric contexts.
- 3Both can be used in business or economic contexts.
- 4Both can be used to describe a specific area or section of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Sector refers to a part of a circle or sphere, while segment can refer to any part or section that has been divided.
- 2Division: Segment implies that something has been divided into parts, while sector does not necessarily imply division.
- 3Usage: Sector is more commonly used in business or economic contexts, while segment is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Size: Sector typically refers to a larger area or part, while segment can refer to a smaller or more specific part.
- 5Broadcasting: Segment is often used to describe a part of a broadcast or program, while sector is not typically used in this context.
Remember this!
Sector and segment both refer to a part or portion of something, but they differ in their shape, division, usage, size, and broadcasting. A sector is typically a part of a circle or sphere or a specific area of an economy or military force. On the other hand, a segment can refer to any part or section that has been divided, such as a portion of a line or curve, a section of a market, or a part of a broadcast or program.
