sector

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
  2. noun a social group that forms part of the society or the economy
  3. noun a particular aspect of life or activity

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sector.

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