Definitions for sector
ˈsɛk tərsec·tor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sectornoun

   a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle

2. sectornoun

   a social group that forms part of the society or the economy

   "the public sector"

3. sector, spherenoun

   a particular aspect of life or activity

   "he was helpless in an important sector of his life"

4. sectornoun

   the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes

5. sectornoun

   a portion of a military position

6. sectornoun

   measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. sectornoun

   section

2. sectornoun

   zone (designated area)

3. sectornoun

   A part of a circle, extending to the center.

4. sectornoun

   a fixed-sized unit (traditionally 512 bytes) of sequential data stored on a track of a digital medium (compare to block)

5. sectornoun

   An area designated by boundaries within which a unit operates, and for which it is responsible.

6. sectornoun

   One of the subdivisions of a coastal frontier.

7. sectornoun

   a fictional region of space designated for navigational or governance purposes; for instance, W:Sector (Star Trek), W:List of Star Wars sectors

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sectornoun

   In geometry. Sector is an instrument made of wood or metal, with a joint, and sometimes a piece to turn out to make a true square, with lines of sines, tangents, secants, equal parts, rhumbs, polygons, hours, latitudes, metals and solids. It is generally useful in all the practical parts of the mathematicks, and particularly contrived for navigation, surveying, astronomy, dialling, and projection of the sphere. All the lines of the sector can be accommodated to any radius, which is done by taking off all divisions parallelwise, and not lengthwise; the ground of which practice is this, that parallels to the base of any plain triangle, bear the same proportion to it as the parts of the legs above the parallel do to the whole legs. John Harris

   Etymology: secteur, French.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sectornoun

   a part of a circle comprehended between two radii and the included arc

2. Sectornoun

   a mathematical instrument, consisting of two rulers connected at one end by a joint, each arm marked with several scales, as of equal parts, chords, sines, tangents, etc., one scale of each kind on each arm, and all on lines radiating from the common center of motion. The sector is used for plotting, etc., to any scale

3. Sectornoun

   an astronomical instrument, the limb of which embraces a small portion only of a circle, used for measuring differences of declination too great for the compass of a micrometer. When it is used for measuring zenith distances of stars, it is called a zenith sector

4. Etymology: [L., properly, a cutter, fr. secare, sectum, to cut: cf. F. secteur. See Section.]

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1. Sector

   Sector is an unincorporated community in Hampshire County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located along the west bank of the South Branch Potomac River on Fleming-Sector Road across from Glebe. Sector grew in importance as a result of its operation of a post office and station on the South Branch Valley Railroad in the early 20th century. On the railroad, it was known as Glebe Station because it served Glebe across the South Branch. A suspension bridge once connected the two communities via Fleming-Sector Road, but it was demolished after a succession of serious floods, most recently in the late 1930s or early 1940s and has not been rebuilt since.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sector

   sek′tur, n. that which cuts: that which is cut off: a portion of the circle between two radii and the intercepted arc: a mathematical instrument for finding a fourth proportional: an astronomical instrument: (mech.) a toothed gear, the face of which is the arc of a circle.—adjs. Sec′toral; Sectō′rial, adapted or intended for cutting.—n. a scissor-tooth. [L. sector—secāre, to cut.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sector

   1. An area designated by boundaries within which a unit operates, and for which it is responsible. 2. One of the subdivisions of a coastal frontier. See also area of influence; zone of action.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sector

   See DIP-SECTOR.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sector

   A particular facet of society.

   The various sectors were very efficient and effective working in unity with each other.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 1, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Aspect
   • Battlefield
   • Computer Memory Unit
   • Measuring Instrument
   • Plane Figure
   • Social Group
   • Tract

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'sector' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1188

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'sector' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1209

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'sector' in Nouns Frequency: #401

Anagrams for sector »

1. corset

2. coster

3. escort

4. rectos

5. scoter

6. scrote

7. Tresco

8. cortes

How to pronounce sector?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sector in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sector in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of sector in a Sentence

1. Ian Nakamoto:

   I'm not certain that the current stock price (of Canadian energy issues) is reflecting a $60 price, i think there's still a lot of skepticism towards that price. Investors are very hesitant getting into the energy sector.

2. Steve Brozak:

   When Liisa Bayko have large pharmaceutical companies that aren't already in the orphan sector paying large premiums, it enters into really risky territory, it's going to be problematic for companies and investors that don't understand all the processes of manufacturing, development and patient advocacy.

3. Rahul Patel:

   This is right for the University of Florida, right for the state of Florida and right for the Sasse family, ben brings intellectual curiosity, a belief in the power and potential of American universities, and an unmatched track record of leadership spanning higher education, government and the private sector.

4. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe:

   We planned to sign documents on a number of projects in the chemicals sector and power station construction for a total sum of more than $18 billion. These documents have just been signed, japanese companies have now gained one more big business opportunity. And I will be happy if President Berdymukhamedov assists the implementation of these projects.

5. Chief Executive Neal Froneman:

   South African gold stocks have been re-rated because of the rand gold price. I would not say distressed assets but there are some value opportunities in the gold sector outside of South Africa.

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