Meaning & use
sector
A distinct part or division of an economy, society, or area, especially one with a shared purpose.
See it in a sentence
The healthcare sector added thousands of new jobs last year.
Investors were cautious about the technology sector after months of declining stock prices.
A note on using this word
Sector describes both an economic category, like the private sector, and a geometric slice of a circle.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A part of a circle enclosed by two radii and the arc between them.
The student calculated the area of the sector using the circle's radius and angle.
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