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section

UK
/ˈsɛkʃən/
US
/ˈsɛkʃən/

Translations

sectionnoun
sections
pl
UK
/ˈsɛkʃən/
US
/ˈsɛkʃən/
The book has a section on ancient history.
В книге есть раздел по древней истории.
The gym has a section for weightlifting.
В спортзале есть секция для тяжелой атлетики.
She works in the marketing section of the company.
Она работает в отделе маркетинга компании.
The road section is under construction.
Участок дороги находится на ремонте.
Additional translations
сегмент
часть
глава
отрезок
Synonyms
segment
portion
division
part
component
slice
fragment
subsection
category
class
sectionverb
sectioned
Past Simple
sectioned
Past Participle
sectioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛk.ʃən/
US
/ˈsɛk.ʃən/
The teacher decided to section the class into smaller groups for the project.
Учитель решил разделять класс на более мелкие группы для проекта.
The surgeon had to section the tissue carefully during the operation.
Хирург должен был рассекать ткань осторожно во время операции.
Additional translations
расчленять
разбивать
Synonyms
divide
partition
subdivide
segment
split
dissect
sever
carve up
compartmentalize
segregate
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.
Synonyms
sectional
segmental
divisional
sectoral
partitioned
subdivided

Definitions

sectionnoun
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.
sectionverb
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.
sectionadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or designated for a particular section.
The section committee met to finalize the report.
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