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sector

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/ˈsɛktər/ · sec-tor

A distinct part or division of a larger area or group, often used in business or economics.

Meanings

nounformal

A distinct part or division of a larger area or group, often used in business or economics.

کسی بڑے علاقے یا گروپ کا ایک مخصوص حصہ یا تقسیم، عام طور پر کاروبار یا معیشت میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

سیکٹر

sector

Formal: شعبہ

Synonyms

divisionsectionsegmentتقسیمشعبہخطہ

Antonyms

wholeentiretytotalityمکملپوراکل

Common Collocations

  • private sector
  • public sector
  • financial sector

Example Sentences

The technology sector is rapidly growing.

ٹیکنالوجی کا شعبہ تیزی سے بڑھ رہا ہے۔

Technology ka shoba tezī se barh rahā hai.

Investments in the public sector are crucial for development.

عوامی شعبے میں سرمایہ کاری ترقی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Awaami shobay mein sarmaya kari taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.

The healthcare sector faces many challenges.

صحت کا شعبہ کئی چیلنجز کا سامنا کرتا ہے۔

Sehat ka shoba kai challenges ka samna karta hai.

Easily Confused With

sectoral:Sectoral is an adjective describing something related to a specific sector.

Word Family

sectoral
adjectiveشعبوی
intersection
nounانقطاع

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a sector as a 'cut' in the larger pie of the economy.

Imagine a pie chart divided into various sectors, each representing a different industry.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "sectorem" — to cut

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from its Latin roots to describe distinct areas or divisions in various fields.