subsector
noun
sub·sec·tor
ˈsəb-ˌsek-tər 
variants
or sub-sector
plural subsectors or sub-sectors
: a sector that is part of a larger sector
… the category is more diversified than you may think, since it can include such varied subsectors as aerospace components, high-tech industrial machinery, and scientific instruments.—
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Today, there are signs that there are too many startups in certain subsectors, according to analysts at PitchBook, which tracks public and private capital markets.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The analysis finds two subsectors responsible for more than three-quarters of emissions: food retail (61 percent) and online retail (16 percent).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Trevor Hunnicutt | Reuters A subsector has sprouted up around executives’ social media habits, with several businesses offering training programs or consulting services focused on best practices.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
In health care, job growth has been relatively steady across subsectors, while individual and family services have seen strong demand within social assistance.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The analysis finds two subsectors responsible for more than three-quarters of emissions: food retail (61 percent) and online retail (16 percent).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Trevor Hunnicutt | Reuters A subsector has sprouted up around executives’ social media habits, with several businesses offering training programs or consulting services focused on best practices.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
In health care, job growth has been relatively steady across subsectors, while individual and family services have seen strong demand within social assistance.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Subsector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsector. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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