section Meaning and Definition

1. n. the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

2. n. one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

3. n. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

4. n. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

5. n. a segment of a citrus fruit

6. n. a specialized division of a large organization

7. n. a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon

8. n. a small army unit usually having a special function

9. n. a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class

10. n. (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid

11. n. a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people

12. n. a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope

13. n. a land unit of 1 square mile measuring 1 mile on a side

14. v. divide into segments