sector

/ˈsɛktər/
noun
  1. A part or division of an area, economy, or society that is distinct from others.
    • Farmers in this sector of the country rely on irrigation.
    • The technology sector has grown rapidly in recent years.
    • She works in the healthcare sector as a nurse.
  2. A part of a circle between two radii and the arc they cut off.
    • In geometry class, we calculated the area of a sector of a circle.
    • The pie chart shows each sector representing a different category.
    • The pizza slice is shaped like a sector.
  3. A designated area or zone, especially for military or administrative purposes.
    • The general ordered troops to secure the northern sector.
    • The city is divided into sectors for garbage collection.
    • Each patrol is responsible for a specific sector of the forest.
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