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section

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/ˈsɛkʃən/ · sec-tion

A distinct part or division of something, often used to denote a specific area within a larger whole.

Meanings

nounformal

A distinct part or division of something, often used to denote a specific area within a larger whole.

کسی چیز کا مخصوص حصہ یا تقسیم، اکثر کسی بڑی چیز کے اندر مخصوص علاقے کی نشاندہی کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

حصہ

hissa

Synonyms

partdivisionsegmentجزتقسیمحصہ

Antonyms

wholeentiretytotalپورامکملکل

Common Collocations

  • section of a book
  • carton section
  • section leader

Example Sentences

The report is divided into several sections.

رپورٹ مختلف حصوں میں تقسیم کی گئی ہے۔

Report mukhtalif hisson mein taqseem ki gayi hai.

Please read section three for further instructions.

براہ کرم مزید ہدایات کے لیے حصہ تین پڑھیں۔

Barah-e-karam mazeed hidaayat ke liye hissa teen parhain.

This section deals with financial regulations.

یہ حصہ مالیاتی ضوابط سے متعلق ہے۔

Yeh hissa maliyati zawaabit se mutaliq hai.

Easily Confused With

sector:Sector refers to a distinct part of an area or economy, while section refers to a subdivision of something larger.

Word Family

sectional
adjectiveحصہ دار
sectioning
verbحصے کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'section' as 'cutting' something (like cutting a cake into sections).

Picture a pie chart divided into different sections.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک ہاتھ سے تالی نہیں بجتی。

Aik haath se taali nahi bajti.

You cannot clap with one hand.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "sectio" — a cutting, a division

First known use: 15th century

The word 'section' has its roots in Latin from the word 'sectio', which means a cutting or division. It has evolved through Middle English to its current usage denoting a distinct part or subdivision.