sectors
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tər noun
1.
Geometry. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
2.
a mathematical instrument consisting of two flat rulers hinged together at one end and bearing various scales.
3.
4.
Military. a designated defense area, usually in a combat zone, within which a particular military unit operates and for which it is responsible.
5.
Astronomy. an instrument shaped like a sector of a circle, having a variable central angle and sights along the two straight sides, for measuring the angular distance between two celestial bodies.
verb (used with object)
9.
to divide into sectors.
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Related forms
sec·tor·al, adjective
sub·sec·tor, noun
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sector (ˈsɛktə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a part or subdivision, esp of a society or an economy: the private sector |
| 2. | geometry either portion of a circle included between two radii and an arc. Area: ½r²θ, where r is the radius and θ is the central angle subtended by the arc (in radians) |
| 3. | a measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end |
| 4. | a part or subdivision of an area of military operations |
| 5. | computing the smallest addressable portion of the track on a magnetic tape, disk, or drum store |
| [C16: from Late Latin: sector, from Latin: a cutter, from secāre to cut] | |
| 'sectoral | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
sector
1570, "section of a circle between two radii," from L.L. sector "section of a circle," from L. sector "a cutter," from sectus, pp. of secare "to cut" (see section). Translated Gk. tomeus in L. editions of Archimedes. Meaning "area, division" appeared 1920, generalized from
military sense (1916) of "part of a front," based on a circle centered on a headquarters.
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Science Dictionary
sector  (sěk'tər) Pronunciation Key
The part of a circle bounded by two radii and the arc between them. |
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Example sentences
The indifference to rents shows to some degree how under-leveraged some key sectors may be.
There's no question that companies in similar sectors tend to have similar traits.
Most business sectors are affected by a number of major environmental statutes and regulations.
Senior executives from the public and private sectors are used to add variety to teaching and to deliver guest lectures.
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