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AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word
section
/ˈsekʃən/ Syllables: ˈsec·tion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A distinct part of something larger, such as a document, organisation, or area.
Synonyms
part
division
segment
Antonyms
None available
Translations
section in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
قسم، جزء
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
هو جزء مميز من شيء أكبر، زي جزء من كتاب أو منظمة أو منطقة.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A section is one specific part of a whole. An essay has sections. A country has sections. A company has departments or sections. Each section has its own focus.
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Memory TipSection comes from Latin 'secare' meaning to cut — a section is a piece cut from the whole.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The literature review section of the dissertation must summarise existing research.
Each section of the report addresses a different aspect of the environmental impact.
The business was divided into three sections: production, marketing, and finance.
Word Families & Pronunciation
section
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | sectional |
| adjective | sectioned |
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