sector
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- noun
- /ˈsɛktər/
- Jargon
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sector
- All of the activity seems to have been in the aft sector, by the barracks.
- military sector
- control of a sector
- northern sector
Examples
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- It's the key to the whole German position in this sector.
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One of the stars on the edge of Sector 6.
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We got a man down in sector two!
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The Somme has so far been a quiet sector, allowing the Germans to build up strong defensive positions.
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Security breach, Sector Four.
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In order to stop their advance in our sector, you will rendezvous over Doulcon with two Handley Page bombers at 0600 tomorrow and escort them to Jametz where they are to destroy the main German ammunition and supply depot.
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The commander issued a warning to the troops stationed in the sector near the front lines.
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After analyzing the maps, we determined that our sector is vulnerable to enemy attacks.
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Each sector is assigned specific defense responsibilities during the military operation.
Synonyms
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1.0
A region of a country or the world
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6.5
An area where soldiers fight during a war
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An area where soldiers fight and do military work during a war
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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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
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sector comes from secare 'to cut', and in military use it means an area 'cut' from a larger place that one unit is to watch or defend. So a sector is a part of the front line set apart for a specific group.