sections 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sectionsnext
plural of section
1
as in districts
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature several abandoned warehouses in the city's industrial section are being converted into art galleries and artists' lofts

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2
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled had trouble fitting the sections of the bookcase together

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sections

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of section
as in fragments

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  1. districts
  2. neighborhoods
  3. zones
Noun
  • While some districts spent about $13,000 per student, others spent more than $30,000, according to data compiled by Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These lawsuits are part of a larger group of over 200 districts nationwide.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of districts
Noun
  • In high-demand neighborhoods, competitive bidding will remain prevalent, often resulting in sales above asking prices.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Daley wasn’t interested, knowing that in certain white neighborhoods, those signs would be defaced or destroyed.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of neighborhoods
Noun
  • In conflict zones, children always suffer first and most.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • It is made for exploration in difficult conditions, such as remote outdoor locations or catastrophe zones, and is outfitted with sophisticated sensors and adaptable algorithms.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of zones
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“Sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sections. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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