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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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
  • Both chambers of Congress are scheduled, however, to be in their home states and districts until after the election, as lawmakers focus on campaigning.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The company has expanded its clientele to over 200 schools located in 21 different districts.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of districts
Noun
  • One of the best perks of living in Los Angeles is adventuring to other neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The scope of destruction has become clearer as people slowly have regained access to neighborhoods, often only to find their homes in tatters or washed away completely.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of neighborhoods
Noun
  • My zones are mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and business development.
    Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Many banks mandate flood insurance in high-risk zones as well, but that doesn't prevent some homeowners from dropping their coverage once their mortgage is paid off.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of zones
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sections

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