SECTION

Definition of SECTION

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