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Section   /sˈɛkʃən/   Listen
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noun
1.
A self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical).  Synonym: subdivision.  "The history of this work is discussed in the next section"
2.
A very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope.
3.
A distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people.  "There are three synagogues in the Jewish section"
4.
One of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object.  Synonym: segment.  "Metal sections were used below ground" , "Finished the final segment of the road"
5.
A small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon.
6.
One of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole.  Synonyms: division, part.  "The finance section of the company" , "The BBC's engineering division"
7.
A land unit equal to 1 square mile.
8.
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid.  Synonym: plane section.
9.
A small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately.  Synonym: discussion section.
10.
A division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class.
11.
A small army unit usually having a special function.
12.
A specialized division of a large organization.  Synonym: department.  "She got a job in the historical section of the Treasury"
13.
A segment of a citrus fruit.
14.
The cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation).  Synonyms: incision, surgical incision.
verb
1.
Divide into segments.  Synonym: segment.  "Segment a compound word"



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