Sector Definition
sĕktər, -tôr
sectors
noun
sectors
Part of a circle bounded by any two radii and the arc included between them.
Webster's New World
A distinct part of society or of an economy, group, area, etc.; section; segment.
Webster's New World
A mathematical instrument consisting of two rulers marked with various scales and jointed together at one end, used in solving problems, measuring angles, etc.
Webster's New World
A portion of a magnetic storage device making up the smallest addressable unit of information.
American Heritage
Any of the districts into which an area is divided for military operations.
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Antonyms:
verb
To divide into sectors.
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Other Word Forms of Sector
Noun
Singular:
sector
Plural:
sectorsOrigin of Sector
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Late Latin from Latin cutter from sectus past participle of secāre to cut sek- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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