Dec 4, 2016 · : the action or an instance of cutting or separating by cutting. : a distinct part or portion of something written (such as a chapter, law, or newspaper) : the profile of something as it would …

The root of section is the Latin word sect, which means "cut." Think dissect ("cut into pieces"), or bisect ("cut in two"). Insects are called insects because they're made up of sections — the head, the …

verb (used with object) to cut or divide into sections. to cut through so as to present a section. Surgery. to make an incision.

With the string sections sitting at the front of the stage, they can sometimes overwhelm the woodwind section. The piece gave the horn section a chance to shine.

Words related to section are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word section. Browse related words to learn more about word associations. From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third …

If something is sectioned, it is divided into sections. It holds vegetables in place while they are being peeled or sectioned.

a distinct, separate part of anything, such as a community:[countable] one of the nicer sections of town. a distinct part of a newspaper, etc.:[countable] the sports section. [uncountable * before a number] …

1. To separate or divide into parts. 2. To cut or divide (tissue) surgically. 3. To shade or crosshatch (part of a drawing) to indicate sections. 4. Informal To perform a cesarean section on.

These sections are subdivided into quarter sections for sale under the homestead and preemption laws. [1913 Webster] 3. (Geom.) The figure made up of all the points common to a superficies and a solid …

2 days ago · section (third-person singular simple present sections, present participle sectioning, simple past and past participle sectioned) (transitive) To cut, divide or separate into pieces.