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Sector

usgb/ˈsektər/Volume
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Economic Sectors

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

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She has several clients in the technology sector.
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Society Classification

Sector can also refer to groups within society, such as the education sector.

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Recent funding has benefited the public education sector.
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Public vs. Private

Distinguish between 'public sector' (government) and 'private sector' (businesses not owned by government).

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