section
UK: ˈsekʃn | US: ˈsekʃn
n. a distinct part or subdivision of a larger whole (e.g., a document, object, or space)
n. a department or division within an organization
vt. to divide something into sections
The word "section" originates from the Latin sectio, meaning "a cutting" or "division," derived from secare ("to cut"). The morpheme sect retains its core meaning of "cutting" (seen in words like "dissect" or "bisect"), while -ion forms a noun indicating an action or result. The term evolved in English to denote both physical divisions (e.g., a section of a book) and organizational units, preserving the original logic of partitioning.
The report includes a section on climate change.
She works in the finance section of the company.
The surgeon will section the tissue for analysis.
Each chapter is divided into three sections.
The grocery store’s frozen food section is well-stocked.