Sector Meaning
/ˈsɛk.təɹ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA section.
nounIn the schedule for an aircraft and its crew, the period starting with preparation of the plane before loading at one airport and ending with deplaning at the next.
Sentence Examples
We expect rapid growth of the utilities sector.
The manufacturing sector is a frenzy over the new monetary policy.
The sector is growing at a phenomenal rate.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The technology ____ of the economy has grown rapidly in the past ten years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The technology ____ has seen rapid growth over the past decade.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Latin sectorbor. English sector Borrowed from Latin sector.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Shireroth shall not recognize the use of Sectors^([sic]) as a micronational geographic or cultural subdivision. Nor shall it reside in any sector. Nor shall any duchy or territory be considered a part of ANY sector unless the Duchy or Territory expressly grants permision^([sic]) to be considered in such sector."
— 2002 April 24, Kaiser Mors I, “Imperial Decree #13: Sectors.”, in Imperial Republic of Shireroth forums, archived from the original on 12 Sep 2024:
"I'll also provide a list of all active citizens, I understand that in the past this has been hard due to lack of updates of the necessary links but as someone said not so long ago the CIS sector is in more of a flux than other sectors - bar Lovely 😉"
— 2006 December 12, Sepatarist, “CIS Disscussion”, in Micronational Cartography Society, archived from the original on 12 Sep 2024:
"What are your opinions about this practice? Does it have a parallel outside the lusophone sector? Do you know of other stories other than YUGA? Does this mean micronationalism is changing? Is it good, bad, or irrelevant?"
— 2009 July 16, claudre [Claudio de Castro], “Micronations with names of Macronations”, in List of Micronations Forum:
"Very interesting read. Love it, and very inspiring. I hope this will be good for nations. I am planning in a thing like this for the MicroWiki sector, and MicroWikia sector, so this is a good model."
— 2012 September 29, H.A Gov, “Re: University of Directus Releases Historic Study”, in Micras forums:
"This is not a sector where micronations come together, it is a cesspool where the most toxic elements of micronationalism gather to engage in drama. I plan on having much stricter rules than this sector and several people to report abuse or immature activity to, rather than just the shoddy rules and rule enforcement and one semi-active admin here."
— 2021 March 13, “Leaving For Greener Pastures”, in r/micronations, Reddit:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The technology ____ of the economy has grown rapidly in the past ten years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The technology ____ has seen rapid growth over the past decade.