section
noun
1. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
- he always turns first to the business section
- the history of this work is discussed in the next section
Similar word(s): subdivision
Definition categories: communication, writing, music
2. a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
- sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue
Definition categories: object, slice
3. a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
- no section of the nation is more ardent than the South
- there are three synagogues in the Jewish section
Definition categories: location, area, country
4. one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
- a section of a fishing rod
- metal sections were used below ground
Similar word(s): segment
Definition categories: man–made, part, portion
5. a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
Definition categories: group, squad, team
6. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
- the finance section of the company
Similar word(s): division, part
Definition categories: thought, concept, conception, construct
7. a land unit equal to 1 square mile
Definition categories: quantity
8. (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
Definition categories: location, area, expanse
9. a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
- a graduate student taught sections for the professor's lecture course
Definition categories: group, class, course, form, grade
10. a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
Definition categories: group
11. a small army unit usually having a special function
Definition categories: group
12. a specialized division of a large organization
- she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury
Similar word(s): department
Definition categories: group, division
13. a segment of a citrus fruit
- he ate a section of the orange
Definition categories: food, segment
14. the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Similar word(s): incision