Section
'sɛkʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsA distinct part or portion of something.
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A part of something.
The library has a section for children's books.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a big cake. A 'section' is one of the pieces you cut out to share. It's a part of a whole thing.
👶 For kids: A section is a part of something, like a slice of a pie or a chapter in a book.
More Examples
We read the first section of the novel.
Each section of the exam had different types of questions.
How It's Used
"The history book is divided into several sections."
"Section 3 of the act deals with environmental regulations."
"The blueprint shows a section of the building."
"The store has a specific section for toys."
To divide or separate something into sections.
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To divide into sections.
The teacher sectioned the class into groups for the activity.
💡 Simply: If you have a long essay, you can 'section' it by splitting it into different parts with titles, just like dividing a pizza.
👶 For kids: To section something means to cut it into pieces, like cutting a paper into strips.
More Examples
We need to section the document for easy navigation.
They sectioned the park into different recreational areas.
How It's Used
"The editor sectioned the report into chapters."
"The scientist sectioned the tissue sample for analysis."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
section off
To separate or divide something into a distinct area or areas.
"They sectioned off a part of the park for the concert."
in this section
Referring to a particular part within a text or document.
"As discussed in this section, the findings are significant."
From Latin *sectiō* ('a cutting, division'), from *secāre* ('to cut'). The word entered English in the 14th century.
The word 'section' has been used in legal and philosophical texts since its early introduction to the English language.
Memory tip
Think of cutting something into sections, like a pizza.