sector
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4.3
- noun
- /ˈsɛktər/
- Specialized
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sector
- And so we want a circle and we want the sector of the circle in here.
Examples
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The richest deposits are definitely in Sector C.
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We've received an SOS from an uncharted sector of the galaxy.
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Hal Jordan, I am Abin Sur, protector of Sector 2814.
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To calculate the area of the circle, we need to find the sector defined by the two radii and the curved edge connecting them.
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The slice of the pie chart represents a sector of the overall data, illustrating how many votes each candidate received.
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In geometry class, we learned how to measure the angle of a sector and determine its area using specific formulas.
Compounds
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3.2
Part of a country's economy that produces and supplies power like oil, gas, and electricity
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3.0
Part of a country's economy made of companies and groups that sell goods or services
- Specialized
A careful study of one part of the economy to see how it is now and what may happen
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sector comes from the Latin root secare, which means 'to cut'. In geometry a sector is like a 'slice' cut from a circle, like a piece of cake, so the name reminds you that it is a part 'cut' from the whole circle.