'section' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'section' with 17 example sentences.

section noun

: a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

: a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope

: a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people

: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

: a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon

: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

: a land unit equal to 1 square mile

: (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid

: a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately

: a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class

: a small army unit usually having a special function

: a specialized division of a large organization

: a segment of a citrus fruit

: the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

section verb

: divide into segments

Smoking is prohibited in every section of the restaurant.

See the section below to determine your eligibility.

The section chief seems to like abusing his authority.

This section of the library is closed to the public.

Do you have a non-smoking section?

Could you explain the last section more precisely?

Where's the children's section?

The local supermarket has an organic section.

There are seven men and four women in my section.

"Cross Section" was my favourite magazine.

Who's in charge of the sales section?

He works in the planning section.

Never read the comments section.

The section chief made me work like a slave.

I got a perfect score on the math section.

Please show me the way to the business section.

The committee divided into five sections.

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