section

//ˈsekʃ(ə)n//

Nouns
B1

Translation

section

Definition

A section is a distinct part or slice of something larger, often referring to a portion that has been cut or separated from a whole. In this sense, it emphasizes a division or segment that can be physically or conceptually isolated, such as a slice of fruit, a part of a document, or a piece of a structure. This meaning is commonly used in contexts like anatomy (a section of an organ), publishing (a section of a book), or geometry (a cross-section).

Example

  • The orange was divided into eight equal sections.

  • Please read the first section of the report before the meeting.

  • The cake was cut into thin sections for the guests.

  • A cross-section of the tree trunk revealed its age rings.

  • The library has a special section for rare books.

  • The doctor examined a section of the patient's lung tissue.

  • We sat in the front section of the concert hall.

  • The gardener removed a section of the damaged hedge.

  • Each section of the manual covers a different topic.

  • The pizza was sliced into six large sections.

Synonyms

part
segment
slice
portion
division

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