sector
1 of 1noun/ˈsɛktər/
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the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes
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a portion of a circle, defined by an arc and the two radii that connect the arc's endpoints to the circle's center
- In a pizza, each slice represents a sector of the circular pizza, defined by the central angle and the radii.
- A clock face is divided into sectors, each corresponding to a specific hour, allowing us to read the time.
- When measuring angles in radians, a sector can be defined by the central angle and the length of the arc it subtends.
- Sectors are fundamental in understanding and calculating various properties of circles, especially in trigonometry.
- The agricultural field was divided into sectors for planting different crops, each with its own irrigation system.
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a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions
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a particular aspect of life or activity
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measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end
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a portion of a military position