sections

1. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)Examples: "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section"Synonyms: section, subdivision

2. a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscopeExamples: "sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue"Synonyms: section

3. a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of peopleExamples: "no section of the nation is more ardent than the South"; "there are three synagogues in the Jewish section"Synonyms: section

4. one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole objectExamples: "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road"Synonyms: section, segment

5. a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoonSynonyms: section

6. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a wholeExamples: "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division"Synonyms: division, part, section