1. distinct parts or divisions of something larger, especially an economy, society, or area
2. areas of activity or responsibility, especially in business or government
3. geometric figures formed by two radii and the arc between them in a circle
Usage: mathematics

Examples

• The government announced new policies for the healthcare and education sectors.
• Private and public sectors must work together to solve this problem.
• The technology sector has grown rapidly in recent years.
• She works in the financial services sector.
• The pie chart was divided into several colored sectors.
• Manufacturing sectors employ millions of workers worldwide.
• Draw a circle and shade two sectors of equal size.