sector

noun

Definition of sectornext
1
as in region
a specific area or part of an area They worked in the industrial sector of the city.

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2
as in segment
a part of a sphere of activity The outlook for jobs in the health-care sector of the economy is excellent.

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Recent Examples of sector Another key factor in Panther’s expansion are Cambodia’s several trade agreements, which are expected to boost the company’s export sector throughout the year. — Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025 Cuban officials have previously blamed US economic sanctions, which increased under the previous administration of President Donald Trump, for further crippling an already ailing energy sector. — Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025 But by and large, economists say tariffs, including retaliatory ones, lead to higher prices, fewer consumer choices, and job losses if targeted sectors are hit hard enough. — Caitlin Babcock, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2025 The company continues to focus on its growth strategy, emphasizing the development of its quantum computing technology and expanding its customer base across various sectors. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
  1. region
  2. segment
  3. section
  4. district
  5. zone
Noun
  • The researchers found that different neural patterns in this region correspond to different sounds—a process that mirrors how human brains encode speech.
    — Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Ethiopia is facing recurring conflict in some of its regions including Tigray, which is recovering from a two-year conflict, Amhara and Oromia.
    — Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of region
Noun
  • Thanks to this excellent execution, Dell has issued guidance for Fiscal 2026, expecting the ISG segment to grow in the high teens.
    — GuruFocus, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Each segment showcases one of the crime scenes and explores horror subgenres along the way.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of segment
Noun
  • Fans were quick to flock to the comment section, offering the pop star words of encouragement.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Many of Elliott’s former co-stars and colleagues showed their support in the comment section of his sad announcement.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of section
Noun
  • The investigation began in June 2019, just before Cooper was promoted to lieutenant in another district.
    — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • At the same meeting on Monday, Robert Halverson was approved as the district’s new superintendent.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of district
Noun
  • For Connecticut homeowners, DEEP recommends the following steps to protect family members and the home: Make a fire-safe zone around your house.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Finnish central bank chief is also a member of the governing board of the European Central Bank, which makes decisions on monetary policy for the euro zone.
    — Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
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