sector
word
/ˈsɛktɝ/
SEK-tur
/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 - वृत्तखंडArabic: قطاع - مجال - قطاع دائريBengali: সেক্টর - ক্ষেত্র (ক্ষেত্রে বিশেষ)Russian: секторJapanese: セクター - 分野 (社会や産業) - 扇形 (数学)Vietnamese: khu vực - lĩnh vực - ngànhKorean: 섹터 - 분야 (사회/산업) - 부채꼴 (수학)Turkish: sektörUrdu: شعبہ - سیکٹرIndonesian: sektor - bidang (khusus)
Example Sentences
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
She works in the health sector.
basic
The city wants to grow its tourism sector.
basic
Color the blue sector of the circle.
basic