Definition (noun) a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
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he always turns first to the business section
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the history of this work is discussed in the next section
Definition (noun) a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
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sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue
Definition (noun) a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
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no section of the nation is more ardent than the South
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there are three synagogues in the Jewish section
Definition (noun) one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
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a section of a fishing rod
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metal sections were used below ground
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finished the final segment of the road
Definition (noun) a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
Definition (noun) one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
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the written part of the exam
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the finance section of the company
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the BBC's engineering division
Definition (noun) a land unit equal to 1 square mile
Definition (noun) (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
Definition (noun) a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
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a graduate student taught sections for the professor's lecture course
Definition (noun) a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
Definition (noun) a small army unit usually having a special function
Definition (noun) a specialized division of a large organization
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you'll find it in the hardware department
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she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury
Definition (noun) a segment of a citrus fruit
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he ate a section of the orange
Definition (noun) the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Definition (verb) divide into segments
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segment an orange
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segment a compound word