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section

[ˈsɛkʃən]

section Definition

  • 1a part of something that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately
  • 2an area or a group of people within a larger organization or community

Using section: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "section" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    This section of the store sells electronics.

  • Example

    The book is divided into three sections.

  • Example

    She works in the marketing section of the company.

  • Example

    The orchestra's string section sounded beautiful.

section Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for section

Idioms Using section

  • cut someone down to size (section)

    to humble or reduce someone's arrogance or self-importance

    Example

    After his rude behavior, his boss cut him down to size in front of the entire section.

  • in sections

    in separate parts or pieces

    Example

    The furniture was too large to move in one piece, so we had to take it apart and move it in sections.

  • a government program that provides rental assistance to low-income families

    Example

    She was able to find an affordable apartment through the section eight program.

Phrases with section

  • cross-section

    a sample representing a population crosswise, especially one taken at random.

    Example

    The survey was conducted by taking a cross-section of the population.

  • to divide or separate a part of something from the rest

    Example

    They sectioned off the damaged area of the building with caution tape.

  • excessive concern for local or regional interests, often at the expense of national unity

    Example

    Sectionalism was a major cause of tension between the North and South during the Civil War.

Origins of section

from Latin 'sectio', meaning 'a cutting'

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Summary: section in Brief

The term 'section' [ˈsɛkʃən] refers to a part of something that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately. It can also refer to an area or group of people within a larger organization or community. Examples include 'This section of the store sells electronics' and 'She works in the marketing section of the company.' Phrases like 'cross-section' and 'section off' extend the concept of division, while idioms like 'cut someone down to size (section)' and 'section eight' add additional meanings.

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