Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

section

noun
/ˈsɛkʃən/
Definition
A distinct part or subdivision of something larger.
Examples
  • The book has a section on plant biology.
  • We need to cut the cake into equal sections.
  • The city is divided into several sections based on the neighborhoods.
Meaning
A section refers to a part that has been divided from a whole, often used in contexts such as documents, physical objects, or geographical areas.
Synonyms
  • part
  • division
  • segment
  • portion
  • subdivision