sections

1. n a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) n a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope n a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people n one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object n a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon n one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole n a land unit equal to 1 square mile n (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid n a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately n a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class n a small army unit usually having a special function n a specialized division of a large organization n a segment of a citrus fruit n the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) v divide into segments Source: ecdict

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