sectors
English meaning: Sectors
Definition
Section
Example
“The recession affected nearly all sectors of the economy.”
Another example: “Investors spread their money across several different sectors.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'sector'. Refers to distinct parts of an economy or society ('the public sector', 'the tech sector'), areas of activity, or zones. Neutral to formal register, very common in business, economics, and policy.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'sector' (cutter), from 'secare' (to cut), entering English in the 16th century, originally a geometric term.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- public sector
- private sector
- key sectors
- various sectors
- industry sectors
Word Forms
sector (n); sectors (pl)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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