sector

Definitions of sector in various dictionaries:

noun - a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle

noun - a social group that forms part of the society or the economy

noun - a particular aspect of life or activity

noun - the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information

noun - a portion of a military position

noun - measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end

Mathematics.

The portion of a circle bounded by two radii and the included arc.

A measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged together at one end.

A division of a defensive position for which one military unit is responsible.

A division of an offensive military position.

A part or division, as of a city or a national economy: the manufacturing sector; the private sector.

A bit or a set of bits on a magnetic storage device making up the smallest addressable unit of information.

verb - to divide into sectors (sections)