sector
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noun \ˈsek-tər, -ˌtȯr\Definition of SECTOR
1
a : a geometric figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle b (1) : a subdivision of a defensive military position (2) : a portion of a military front or area of operation c : an area or portion resembling a sector <bilingual sector of town — David Kleinberg> d : a sociological, economic, or political subdivision of society <cooperation between the public and private sectors — Peter Chapman>
2
: a mathematical instrument consisting of two rulers connected at one end by a joint and marked with several scales
3
: a subdivision of a track on a computer disk
— sec·tor·al \ˈsek-t(ə-)rəl\ adjective
See Examples of SECTOR
- He was assigned to the northern sector.
- Data is stored on the disk in 512-byte sectors.
Origin of SECTOR
Late Latin, from Latin, cutter, from secare to cut — more at saw
First Known Use: 1570
2sec·tor
transitive verb \-tər\sec·toredsec·tor·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\
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