section
|sec/tion|
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/ˈsɛk.ʃən/
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/ˈsek.ʃən/
relating to a section
Etymology
'section' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sectio,' where 'sect-' meant 'to cut.'
'sectio' changed from Old French word 'section' and eventually became the modern English word 'section.'
Initially, it meant 'a cutting or act of cutting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a part or subdivision of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a distinct part or subdivision of something, such as a document, book, or area.
Please read the first section of the report.
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Noun 2
a group within a larger organization, such as a department or team.
He works in the finance section of the company.
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Noun 3
a cut or slice, especially in medical or scientific contexts.
The scientist examined a section of the tissue under a microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 19:32