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sectors

noun

plural of sector
1
as in regions
a specific area or part of an area They worked in the industrial sector of the city.

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2
as in segments
a part of a sphere of activity The outlook for jobs in the health-care sector of the economy is excellent.

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Recent Examples of sectors Quantum computing could eventually address 20-40% of emissions from sectors like steel and cement that are otherwise hard to abate, according to a report shared first with Semafor. — Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Global sourcing across the fashion, apparel, and textile sectors is undergoing profound changes. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 One of the best performing sectors over the past year has been cybersecurity. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 The facility is being developed to supply steady power for sectors that consume large amounts of electricity. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 Talent flight across many ASEAN economies prevents them from developing the technocratic capacity needed for advanced technology and energy sectors. — Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, gains in technology stocks helped limit declines in other sectors Friday. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 New RaaS models go beyond just making advanced tech accessible and affordable across sectors like agriculture, cleaning, and manufacturing. — Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
  1. regions
  2. segments
  3. sections
  4. districts
  5. zones
Noun
  • On one hand, the aggressive expansion of data centers is intensifying competition for finite resources like land and water, putting them in direct conflict with agricultural land use in certain regions.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This activation is being offered across regions — accessible to all customers.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of regions
Noun
  • The contest has quickly become a focal point in the fight for Senate control, and Rogers is working to appeal to segments of Michigan's Democratic electorate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This requires turning customer-level predictions into actionable micro-segments that help determine which customers need attention and what action is most appropriate.
    — Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of segments
Noun
  • But other sections, like artificial language, are no longer in use.
    — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The complaint accused Blake of violating 11 sections of the city charter, including misuse of official position, special consideration or treatment and engaging in activities incompatible with his office.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sections
Noun
  • From the great artists and thinkers who shaped civilization to the artisans and industrial districts that continue to define excellence today, Italy has consistently transformed creativity and expertise into enduring value.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s the Week 5 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams and schools in area districts.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of districts
Noun
  • This individual can map the demographic trends across neighborhoods and help systems make enrollment zoning decisions that can shift zones or consolidate to nearby schools as enrollment declines.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • These micro-drones usually crash in low-visibility crisis zones where dust, smoke, or pitch darkness blinds cameras.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of zones

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“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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