Section
noun
A part of something that is separated from the rest.
I prefer the sports section of the newspaper.
Often appears as...
- section of the newspaper
- section of the book
noun
A class in a school or college for a particular subject.
I am in section A of English literature.
Often appears as...
- section a
- section b
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Academic
noun
An area of a town or a country, often found in laws.
The northern section of the city has more parks.
Often appears as...
- residential section
- commercial section
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Formal
noun
A cut made in an object, usually in scientific studies to see inside.
The professor showed us a section of the human brain.
Often appears as...
- cross section
- longitudinal section
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Formal
Academic
noun
A part of a piece of music or a play.
The violin section of the orchestra was exceptional.
Often appears as...
- brass section
- woodwind section
verb
To divide something into separate parts.
The book is sectioned into different chapters.
Often appears as...
- sectioned into parts
- sectioned into chapters
noun
A part of something that is separated from the rest.
I prefer the sports section of the newspaper.
Often appears as...
- section of the newspaper
- section of the book
noun
A class in a school or college for a particular subject.
I am in section A of English literature.
Often appears as...
- section a
- section b
Usage tips
Academic
noun
An area of a town or a country, often found in laws.
The northern section of the city has more parks.
Often appears as...
- residential section
- commercial section
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A cut made in an object, usually in scientific studies to see inside.
The professor showed us a section of the human brain.
Often appears as...
- cross section
- longitudinal section
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A part of a piece of music or a play.
The violin section of the orchestra was exceptional.
Often appears as...
- brass section
- woodwind section
verb
To divide something into separate parts.
The book is sectioned into different chapters.
Often appears as...
- sectioned into parts
- sectioned into chapters
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Distinct Element
Used to point out a specific part within a larger entity that has clear boundaries or distinction.
The dessert section of the menu features many exotic dishes.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
The section can refer to a conceptual division, not just physical space.
The methodology section of her thesis was well-composed.
Pro Tip 1/2Distinct Element
Used to point out a specific part within a larger entity that has clear boundaries or distinction.
The dessert section of the menu features many exotic dishes.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
The section can refer to a conceptual division, not just physical space.
The methodology section of her thesis was well-composed.
Pro Tip 1/2Distinct Element
Used to point out a specific part within a larger entity that has clear boundaries or distinction.
The dessert section of the menu features many exotic dishes.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
The section can refer to a conceptual division, not just physical space.
The methodology section of her thesis was well-composed.
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Seven Superpowered...
built for speed so let's take a look at a couple adaptations first they're built like a torpedo very hydrodynamic perfect for swimming fast this shark also has a very prominent keel on its tail right before that signature tail fin i like to call this section of their tail the ankle so the keel on their ankle helps to reduce drag
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Why the shape of your...
but pick and choose what section of the original movie should be shown on your screen thus eliminating the annoying cutting of people. Imagine that staring at a 4 to 3 hole watching movies all day, deciding for everyone which piece of the screen is the most important part for people to see. Now let's do a little quick math.
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Everything you need to...
and helped the rhapsode keep their place in the narrative, just as the chorus or bridge of a song helps us to remember the next verses. Because most of the tales were familiar to the audience, it was common to hear the sections of the poem out of order. At some point, the order became set in stone
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Wombats Poo Cubes! PIPE...
that it's slightly cubed now what about that I love it when scientists have access to this sort of technology to answer these sorts of questions. You know I didn't realise what i was missing from my life until this moment i was missing the cross section of our wombat intestinal system yeah with
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Small Creatures In Need...
you do here at secret world so i'm a section leader here at secret world so i oversee a lot of the care of the animals that we have in the wildlife casualty along with the rest of the team so making sure that they're looked after and cleaned out and fed and have the right medication
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How high can you count...
Let's forget about finger sections for a moment and look at the simplest case of having just two options per finger, up and down. This won't allow us to represent powers of ten, but it's perfect for the counting system that uses powers of two, otherwise known as binary.
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What’s in the Trunk?...
if you cut a section of a tree trunk you can see there's a pattern of concentric rings and each one of those rings represents one year of growth the paler part of each ring was laid down at the beginning of the
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How a Woman's Donated...
in order to get really thin slices the only way we knew how to do it was to freeze it coated with polyvinyl alcohol to protect from freezer burn and then you couldn't section the body into four
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
But more importantly, he taught us how to treat the most vulnerable sections, the most deprived people, with dignity and respect. And so, when India was celebrating
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The reality constructed...
his limp his real world of value I'm going to read a bit of another section of the same I'm going to ask you just because I think it's just how you
Video examples
Seven Superpowered...
built for speed so let's take a look at a couple adaptations first they're built like a torpedo very hydrodynamic perfect for swimming fast this shark also has a very prominent keel on its tail right before that signature tail fin i like to call this section of their tail the ankle so the keel on their ankle helps to reduce drag
Video examples
Why the shape of your...
but pick and choose what section of the original movie should be shown on your screen thus eliminating the annoying cutting of people. Imagine that staring at a 4 to 3 hole watching movies all day, deciding for everyone which piece of the screen is the most important part for people to see. Now let's do a little quick math.
Video examples
Everything you need to...
and helped the rhapsode keep their place in the narrative, just as the chorus or bridge of a song helps us to remember the next verses. Because most of the tales were familiar to the audience, it was common to hear the sections of the poem out of order. At some point, the order became set in stone
Video examples
Wombats Poo Cubes! PIPE...
that it's slightly cubed now what about that I love it when scientists have access to this sort of technology to answer these sorts of questions. You know I didn't realise what i was missing from my life until this moment i was missing the cross section of our wombat intestinal system yeah with
Video examples
Small Creatures In Need...
you do here at secret world so i'm a section leader here at secret world so i oversee a lot of the care of the animals that we have in the wildlife casualty along with the rest of the team so making sure that they're looked after and cleaned out and fed and have the right medication
Video examples
How high can you count...
Let's forget about finger sections for a moment and look at the simplest case of having just two options per finger, up and down. This won't allow us to represent powers of ten, but it's perfect for the counting system that uses powers of two, otherwise known as binary.
Video examples
What’s in the Trunk?...
if you cut a section of a tree trunk you can see there's a pattern of concentric rings and each one of those rings represents one year of growth the paler part of each ring was laid down at the beginning of the
Video examples
How a Woman's Donated...
in order to get really thin slices the only way we knew how to do it was to freeze it coated with polyvinyl alcohol to protect from freezer burn and then you couldn't section the body into four
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
But more importantly, he taught us how to treat the most vulnerable sections, the most deprived people, with dignity and respect. And so, when India was celebrating
Video examples
The reality constructed...
his limp his real world of value I'm going to read a bit of another section of the same I'm going to ask you just because I think it's just how you
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Tamannaah
Indian Actress
I have changed a lot as a person coming into showbiz and meeting a cross section of people from all walks of life; it was an amazing experience. But that's the privilege I had of being early into showbiz.
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Jason Mraz
American Musician
I'm totally into new age and self-help books. I used to work in a bookstore and that's the section they gave me, and I got way into it. I just loved the power of positive thinking, letting yourself go.
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William Gibson
American Writer
If I'm practicing making up what the characters will do, it's never good. In fact, when I catch myself doing that, I try to get rid of that section, and try and let them start making the decisions.
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Mikhail Sholokhov
Russian Novelist
Vast sections of the world's population are inspired by the same desires and live for common interests that bind them together far more than they separate them.
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Xun Kuang
Chinese Philosopher
In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.
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George Orwell
British Author
The intellectual is different from the ordinary man, but only in certain sections of his personality, and even then not all the time.
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Arun Jaitley
Indian Politician
If some student belonging to weaker section of society suffers distress, humanity says it must be addressed.
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Katya Zamolodchikova
American Entertainer
It's a social life, or time to read the comment section: I prefer social life.
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Mike Quade
American Coach
I always get a kick out of who is going to be the larger cheering section.
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Dave Pelzer
American Writer
I plan my life in 15-minute sections.
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Tamannaah
Indian Actress
I have changed a lot as a person coming into showbiz and meeting a cross section of people from all walks of life; it was an amazing experience. But that's the privilege I had of being early into showbiz.
Quote examples
Jason Mraz
American Musician
I'm totally into new age and self-help books. I used to work in a bookstore and that's the section they gave me, and I got way into it. I just loved the power of positive thinking, letting yourself go.
Quote examples
William Gibson
American Writer
If I'm practicing making up what the characters will do, it's never good. In fact, when I catch myself doing that, I try to get rid of that section, and try and let them start making the decisions.
Quote examples
Mikhail Sholokhov
Russian Novelist
Vast sections of the world's population are inspired by the same desires and live for common interests that bind them together far more than they separate them.
Quote examples
Xun Kuang
Chinese Philosopher
In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.
Quote examples
George Orwell
British Author
The intellectual is different from the ordinary man, but only in certain sections of his personality, and even then not all the time.
Quote examples
Arun Jaitley
Indian Politician
If some student belonging to weaker section of society suffers distress, humanity says it must be addressed.
Quote examples
Katya Zamolodchikova
American Entertainer
It's a social life, or time to read the comment section: I prefer social life.
Quote examples
Mike Quade
American Coach
I always get a kick out of who is going to be the larger cheering section.
Quote examples
Dave Pelzer
American Writer
I plan my life in 15-minute sections.
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