B2noun 2K

Sector

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsektə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsektər/"]/

Meaning of Sector

a part of an area of activity, especially of a country’s economy

In simple words: A part or area of something, often used in business or economy.

Sector in a sentence

• The economic sector has shown significant growth this year.
• She works in the healthcare sector, focusing on patient services.
• In geometry, a sector is a portion of a circle bounded by two radii and an arc.
• The city is divided into several sectors for administrative purposes.
• He was appointed to lead the energy sector transition committee.

How to use Sector

Used in discussions about economy, industry, or specific areas of expertise. Avoid using in very casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

sector + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'sector' as a 'section' in a pizza — each slice is a part of the whole.

Related words

Collocations with Sector

• important
• key
• growing
• in a/​the sector
• a sector of the economy
• a sector of the industry
• a sector of the market
• rural
• urban
• northern
• divide something into
• a sector of the city
• a sector of society
• a sector of the population

Synonyms for Sector

• industry
• segment
• division
• field
• branch

Opposites of Sector

• whole
• entirety
• totality

Common mistakes with Sector

• Confused with 'section' - 'sector' refers to parts of industries.
• Using 'sector' in informal contexts where simpler words like 'part' would fit better.
• Mixing up sectors, such as 'public sector' and 'private sector' without understanding their meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Sector

What does Sector mean?

A part or area of something, often used in business or economy.

What is the definition of Sector?

a part of an area of activity, especially of a country’s economy

How do you use Sector in a sentence?

The economic sector has shown significant growth this year.

Can you give another example of Sector?

She works in the healthcare sector, focusing on patient services.

What are synonyms for Sector?

Common alternatives include industry, segment, division, field, branch.

What is the opposite of Sector?

Opposite meanings include whole, entirety, totality.

What words go with Sector?

It commonly pairs with important, key, growing, in a/​the sector, a sector of the economy, a sector of the industry, a sector of the market, rural, urban, northern, divide something into, a sector of the city, a sector of society, a sector of the population.

What are common mistakes when using Sector?

Confused with 'section' - 'sector' refers to parts of industries. Using 'sector' in informal contexts where simpler words like 'part' would fit better. Mixing up sectors, such as 'public sector' and 'private sector' without understanding their meanings.

How do you pronounce Sector?

US: /["/ˈsektər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsektə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sector?

Used in discussions about economy, industry, or specific areas of expertise. Avoid using in very casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Sector?

"Sector" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.