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section

UK
/ˈsɛkʃən/
US
/ˈsɛkʃən/
sectionnoun
sections
pl
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/ˈsɛkʃən/
US
/ˈsɛkʃən/
Translations
césarienneEn obstétrique.
The doctor decided to perform a section to ensure the baby's safety.
Le médecin a décidé de pratiquer une césarienne pour assurer la sécurité du bébé.
The library has a section dedicated to historical fiction.
La bibliothèque a une section consacrée à la fiction historique.
coupeEn anatomie et en sciences, pour une coupe de tissu ou un échantillon.
The lab technician placed the section under the microscope.
Le technicien de laboratoire a placé la coupe sous le microscope.
Additional translations
sectionEn arpentage américain, unité de superficie.
Definitions
A distinct part or subdivision of anything, such as a document, book, or structure.
The library has a section dedicated to historical fiction.
A group of people within a larger group, often with a specific function or role.
The marketing section of the company is responsible for advertising and promotions.
A segment or part of a whole, especially in reference to a physical object or area.
The cake was divided into eight equal sections.
A part of a musical composition, often marked by a change in key, tempo, or theme.
The orchestra played the final section of the symphony with great enthusiasm.
A cross-sectional view or representation of an object, often used in technical drawings or diagrams.
The architect provided a section of the building to show the interior layout.
A thin slice or specimen of tissue or other material prepared for microscopic examination.
The lab technician placed the section under the microscope.
A Caesarean section; a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
The doctor decided to perform a section to ensure the baby's safety.
A group of instruments in an orchestra or band that share a similar timbre or function.
During rehearsal, the conductor asked the brass section to play more softly.
In U.S. land surveying, a square mile of land forming part of a township, typically containing 640 acres.
Their ranch covers the northeast section of the township.
Synonyms
segment
portion
division
part
component
slice
fragment
subsection
category
class
sectionverb
sectioned
Past Simple
sectioned
Past Participle
sectioning
ing-form
UK
/ˈsɛk.ʃən/
US
/ˈsɛk.ʃən/
Translations
The chef sectioned the cake into equal slices for the guests.
Le chef a sectionné le gâteau en parts égales pour les invités.
Additional translations
hospitaliser d'officeDans le contexte du droit britannique, pour un internement psychiatrique sous contrainte.
Definitions
To divide something into parts or sections.
The chef sectioned the cake into equal slices for the guests.
To cut or separate a part of something, especially in a medical or scientific context.
The surgeon sectioned the tissue sample for further examination.
In British law, to detain (a person) compulsorily in a psychiatric hospital under mental health legislation.
Following his breakdown, he was sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Synonyms
partition
subdivide
segment
split
dissect
sever
carve up
compartmentalize
segregate
divide
sectionadjective
UK
/ˈsɛk.ʃən/
US
/ˈsɛk.ʃən/
Used primarily before a noun as an attributive modifier (e.g., section chief); comparative and superlative forms are not in regular use.
Translations
de section
The section committee met to finalize the report.
Le comité de section s'est réuni pour finaliser le rapport.
Definitions
Relating to, characteristic of, or designated for a particular section.
The section committee met to finalize the report.
Synonyms
sectional
segmental
divisional
sectoral
partitioned
subdivided
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