section
//ˈsɛkʃən//
Noun
A distinct part or subdivision of something, especially a document, book, or other written work.
Please read section 3 of the report.
A separate part of a structure, object, or area.
The storage section of the building is on the third floor.
A distinct group within a larger organization or community.
She works in the marketing section of the company.
A thin slice of something, especially for examination under a microscope.
The scientist examined a thin section of the tissue under the microscope.
A representation of something as it would appear if cut through by a plane, especially at right angles to an axis.
The architect drew a cross section of the building to show the interior layout.
Verb
To divide something into sections or parts.
The teacher sectioned the class into small groups.
To cut or separate tissue surgically.
The surgeon sectioned the damaged tissue carefully.