1. a distinct part or division of something
2. a separate part of a document, book, or newspaper
3. a group of people within a larger organization

1. to divide something into sections

Examples

• The sports section of the newspaper is my favorite part.
• Please read section three of the manual carefully.
• The orchestra’s string section played beautifully.
• The teacher sectioned the class into small groups.
• This section of the highway is under construction.
• The biology lab examined a thin section of plant tissue.
• Each section of land measures exactly one square mile.
• The book is divided into four main sections.