Synonyms:
section, subdivision
Meaning: a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section"
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section
Meaning: a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope; "sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue"
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section
Meaning: a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people; "no section of the nation is more ardent than the South"; "there are three synagogues in the Jewish section"
Synonyms:
section, segment
Meaning: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road"
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section
Meaning: a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
Synonyms:
part, section, division
Meaning: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
segment, section
Meaning: divide into segments; "segment an orange"; "segment a compound word"