
Sector
Economic Sectors
Sector is often used to categorize parts of the economy, like technology or healthcare.

She has several clients in the technology sector.
Society Classification
Sector can also refer to groups within society, such as the education sector.

Recent funding has benefited the public education sector.
Public vs. Private
Distinguish between 'public sector' (government) and 'private sector' (businesses not owned by government).

After years in the public sector, he moved to the private sector.
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