section

/ˈsɛkʃən/
verb
  1. To divide something into parts.
    • They sectioned the orange so everyone could have a piece.
    • The land was sectioned into lots for new houses.
    • The teacher sectioned the class into small groups for the project.
  2. To cut or separate tissue for medical or scientific examination.
    • The lab technician sectioned the specimen into thin slices.
    • During the autopsy, the doctor sectioned the organ carefully.
    • The pathologist sectioned the tissue sample for testing.
noun
  1. One of the parts that something is divided into.
    • Please read the first section of the book for homework.
    • The store has a special section for organic vegetables.
    • We sat in the front section of the airplane.
  2. A separate part of a document, law, or official form.
    • Section 3 of the contract explains the payment terms.
    • Fill out section A with your personal information.
    • The report includes a section on environmental impact.
  3. A distinct area or part of a place, city, or region.
    • The old section of the city has narrow streets and historic buildings.
    • The residential section is located north of the river.
    • We hiked through a wooded section of the park.
  4. A group of people within a larger organization or community.
    • She works in the marketing section of the company.
    • The brass section of the orchestra practiced for hours.
    • The community center has a youth section that organizes events.
  5. A thin, flat slice of something, especially food or tissue.
    • He ordered a section of grapefruit with his breakfast.
    • The cake was cut into neat sections for the party.
    • The biologist examined a section of the plant stem under a microscope.
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