Sector Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈsɛktɝ/

SEK-tur

UK

/sˈɛktɐ/

SEK-tuh

Definition

A sector is a part or division of a larger whole, especially in the economy, society, or an area of activity. In math, it can also mean the part of a circle between two lines and the curve.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in business, government, and academic contexts: 'public sector', 'private sector', 'health sector'. It is more formal and broad than 'field' or 'area'. In math, use it specifically for a circle shape, not for any general section.

• Spanish: sector - área (económica) - setor (de um círculo)
• Portuguese (BR): setor - área (econômica) - setor (de um círculo)
• Portuguese (PT): setor - área (económica) - setor (de um círculo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 部门 - 行业 - 扇形
• Chinese (Traditional): 部門 - 行業 - 扇形
• Hindi: क्षेत्र - सेक्टर - वृत्तखंड
• Arabic: قطاع - مجال - قطاع دائري
• Bengali: সেক্টর - ক্ষেত্র (ক্ষেত্রে বিশেষ)
• Russian: сектор
• Japanese: セクター - 分野 (社会や産業) - 扇形 (数学)
• Vietnamese: khu vực - lĩnh vực - ngành
• Korean: 섹터 - 분야 (사회/산업) - 부채꼴 (수학)
• Turkish: sektör
• Urdu: شعبہ - سیکٹر
• Indonesian: sektor - bidang (khusus)

Example Sentences

She works in the health sector.

basic

The city wants to grow its tourism sector.

basic

Color the blue sector of the circle.

basic

A lot of jobs are being created in the tech sector right now.

natural

He left the public sector to start his own company.

natural

That part of the market is a tough sector to break into.

natural