Explanation at your level:
A section is a part of something. For example, a book has many sections. You can look at one section at a time. It helps you find things easily.
When you divide a large thing into smaller parts, each part is a section. You might see a 'kids section' in a library. It is a very useful word for organizing your school work or your home.
We use the word section to describe a specific division of a document, building, or organization. For instance, you might work in the accounting section of a large company. It is common to say 'the first section of the test' or 'the produce section of the grocery store.'
The term section is frequently used to denote a distinct segment of a larger structure. In academic writing, you will often be asked to write an introduction section or a methodology section. It implies a logical separation of information, which helps the reader follow your argument more clearly.
Beyond simple division, section can imply a cross-sectional analysis, where you examine a representative sample of a larger population. In legal contexts, it refers to specific numbered parts of a statute or regulation. The word carries a sense of structural integrity—the idea that the whole is composed of well-defined, functional components.
Etymologically rooted in the Latin sectio (a cutting), the word section has evolved to represent the intellectual act of compartmentalization. In literary or historical analysis, one might discuss the 'social sections' of a society, implying a stratified or segmented structure. It is a versatile noun that bridges the gap between physical architecture and abstract organizational theory.
30 सेकंड में शब्द
- A section is a distinct part of a whole.
- It helps organize information and space.
- Commonly used in books, stores, and reports.
- It comes from the Latin word for 'cutting'.
Think of a section as a container for information or physical space. When you open a newspaper, you see the sports section, the news section, and the lifestyle section. Each one is a distinct part of the whole paper.
Using sections helps us stay organized. Without them, everything would be a jumbled mess! Whether it is a section of a fence or a section of a textbook, the word tells us that someone has deliberately separated the object to make it easier to handle.
The word section comes from the Latin word sectio, which means 'a cutting.' It is derived from the verb secare, meaning 'to cut.'
This makes perfect sense when you think about it! In the ancient world, to create a section, you literally had to cut a piece away from the whole. Over centuries, the word evolved from physical cutting to abstract division, such as dividing a law or a document into logical parts.
You will hear section used in almost every professional setting. In business, you might discuss a 'marketing section' of a report. In architecture, you might look at a 'cross-section' of a building design.
It is a neutral word, meaning it works in both casual and formal settings. You can say 'I read the business section' just as easily as 'The legal section of the contract is complex.' It is rarely used in slang, making it a safe choice for any conversation.
While 'section' isn't the most common word in idioms, it appears in specific phrases. Cross-section refers to a representative sample of a group. Section off means to divide an area with a barrier. Golden section is a mathematical term for a specific ratio. Section 8 refers to a specific type of housing assistance in the US. In sections describes something that is not in one piece.
The plural is sections. It is a countable noun, so you can say 'one section' or 'many sections.' The stress is on the first syllable: SEK-shun.
It rhymes with direction, election, and protection. In American English, the 't' sound is crisp, while in British English, it may sound slightly softer. Remember to use the article 'a' or 'the' before it, as it is a singular countable noun.
Fun Fact
It comes from the same root as 'insect' (in-sect), meaning 'cut into'.
Pronunciation Guide
Crisp 'k' and 'sh' sounds.
Similar to UK but with a subtle 'uh' sound at the end.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing it like 'seck-shon'
- Missing the 'sh' sound
- Stressing the second syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Commonly used in formal writing
Useful in daily conversation
Clear pronunciation
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
एडवांस्ड
Grammar to Know
Countable Nouns
One section, two sections.
Definite Articles
The section is here.
Imperative Mood
Read this section.
Examples by Level
This is the book section.
This is the part for books.
Use 'the' for specific areas.
I like this section.
I like this part.
Simple subject-verb-object.
Go to that section.
Go to that area.
Imperative sentence.
Read this section now.
Read this part now.
Imperative verb.
Is this the right section?
Is this the correct part?
Question format.
The section is small.
The part is small.
Adjective usage.
I need a new section.
I need a new part.
Indefinite article.
Look at the section.
Look at the part.
Prepositional phrase.
The store has a toy section.
Please read the next section.
I live in the north section of town.
The report has four sections.
Find the sports section in the paper.
This section is very long.
We need to clear this section.
The house has a quiet section.
The contract has a section about payment.
Our team manages the sales section.
I prefer the fiction section of the library.
The park has a fenced-off section for dogs.
Can you summarize this section for me?
The cross-section shows the layers of rock.
He was assigned to the maintenance section.
The final section of the concert was great.
The legislation contains a specific section on privacy.
We need to analyze the demographic section of the data.
The architect designed a new section for the museum.
The article is divided into three main sections.
She works in the research and development section.
The cross-section of the population was diverse.
Please refer to the appendix section for details.
The company is restructuring its management section.
The cross-section of the beam revealed structural weaknesses.
The author explores the moral section of the human psyche.
The policy is outlined in section four of the handbook.
The population sample provides a representative cross-section.
The geological survey took a cross-section of the soil.
The debate focused on the controversial section of the bill.
He provided a detailed cross-section of the market trends.
The museum dedicated a section to ancient artifacts.
The societal cross-section presented a grim reality.
The legislative section was drafted with extreme precision.
The cross-section of the engine was displayed for students.
The novel is structured in sections that mirror the timeline.
A cross-section of the community attended the town hall.
The section on ethics is the most compelling part.
He analyzed the cross-section of the historical records.
The architectural section highlights the building's core.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
Idioms & Expressions
"cross-section"
a representative sample
The group was a cross-section of the city.
neutral"section off"
to separate an area
They sectioned off the crime scene.
neutral"golden section"
a specific mathematical ratio
The art follows the golden section.
formal"section eight"
US housing assistance
They qualify for section eight.
formal"in sections"
broken into parts
The bridge was built in sections.
neutralEasily Confused
Both mean parts.
Sector is economic/geographic.
The public sector vs. the library section.
Both mean parts.
Segment is a cut piece.
A segment of an orange vs. a section of a book.
Both mean parts.
Portion is an amount.
A portion of food vs. a section of land.
Both mean parts.
Division is a department.
The sales division vs. the book section.
Sentence Patterns
The [noun] has a [section].
The book has a new section.
Divide the [noun] into [sections].
Divide the cake into sections.
In the [section] of the [noun]...
In the final section of the report...
A cross-section of [noun]...
A cross-section of the data...
The [section] is [adjective].
The legal section is complex.
शब्द परिवार
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
संबंधित
How to Use It
8/10
Formality Scale
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Section implies a structural division, not just a physical piece.
Section is for things or areas, not usually for living people.
Section is a countable noun.
Section is for documents/buildings.
If it cannot be divided, don't use section.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize your house as a series of sections.
Native Speakers
They use it to describe newspaper parts.
Cultural Insight
Section 8 is a common term in US housing.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use a determiner (the/a/this).
Say It Right
Focus on the 'sh' sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for food slices.
Did You Know?
It shares a root with insect.
Study Smart
Label your notes with section headers.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
SEC-tion: SECure your parts by putting them in a section.
Visual Association
A cake cut into distinct slices.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Label three areas in your room as 'sections'.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Latin
Original meaning: A cutting
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
None
Used heavily in newspapers and legal documents.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
at school
- read the next section
- homework section
- textbook section
at work
- marketing section
- report section
- department section
at the store
- toy section
- produce section
- clothing section
reading
- the business section
- the sports section
- the news section
Conversation Starters
"Which section of the newspaper do you read first?"
"Do you prefer the fiction or non-fiction section of the library?"
"How do you organize the sections of your workspace?"
"Have you ever read a book with very long sections?"
"What is the most interesting section in your local grocery store?"
Journal Prompts
Describe the different sections of your house.
If you wrote a book, what would be the main sections?
Why is it important to have sections in a document?
Reflect on a time you had to organize something into sections.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
8 सवालYes, it can mean to divide something.
Usually no, use 'group' instead.
A representative sample.
It is neutral and used everywhere.
Yes, sections.
SEK-shun.
Very common in writing.
No, use 'period' or 'interval'.
खुद को परखो
The book has a toy ___.
A book has a section.
Which means a part of something?
Section is a part.
A section is always a living thing.
Sections are for objects or areas.
Word
मतलब
Matching synonyms and antonyms.
Subject-verb-adjective.
स्कोर: /5
Summary
A section is a deliberate part of a larger whole, used to bring order to information or space.
- A section is a distinct part of a whole.
- It helps organize information and space.
- Commonly used in books, stores, and reports.
- It comes from the Latin word for 'cutting'.
Memory Palace
Visualize your house as a series of sections.
Native Speakers
They use it to describe newspaper parts.
Cultural Insight
Section 8 is a common term in US housing.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use a determiner (the/a/this).
उदाहरण
I usually buy my bread in the bakery section of the supermarket.
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