sector
Meaning
A sector is a distinct part of an economy, society, or area of activity that is characterized by specific features or functions.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "sector" with "section," as they refer to different concepts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
works
in
the
public
sector
,
where
she
helps
plan
small
improvements
to
the
parks
near
her
neighborhood
.
Every
morning
she
meets
with
a
team
of
workers
and
volunteers
to
discuss
which
trees
need
pruning
and
which
benches
should
be
repaired
.
They
have
been
visiting
different
parks
for
several
weeks
,
so
they
now
know
which
areas
are
popular
and
which
need
more
shade
.
If
the
city
council
approves
their
budget
next
month
,
they
will
start
a
new
project
to
plant
native
flowers
along
the
paths
.
By
working
with
local
residents
,
the
team
hopes
to
create
safer
and
more
pleasant
spaces
for
everyone
.
Common Phrases
public sector
private sector
industrial sector
Synonyms
Related Words
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