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sector
has definitions from the fields of military,geography,computer science,mathematics,geometry
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[ noun ] (mathematics,geometry) a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
Used in print (Walter H. Buchsbaum, "Advances in Medical Electronics"...)The transducer itself moves the beam in a sector scan , just like a radar antenna , while the entire transducer structure is moved over a 90 - degree arc in_front_of the eye to `` look_into '' all corners . The total picture is only seen by the camera which integrates the many sector scans over the entire 90 - degree rotation period . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a body of people who form part of society or economy
Examples "the public sector" Used in print (Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)The society is likely to be characterized by having a fairly modernized urban sector and a relatively untouched rural sector , with very poor communications between the two . The society is likely to be characterized by having a fairly modernized urban sector and a relatively untouched rural sector , with very poor communications between the two . But these countries have made big strides toward developing the necessary human and social overhead capital ; they have established reasonably stable and effective governmental institutions at national and local levels ; and they have begun to develop a capacity to deal realistically and simultaneously with all the major sectors of their economies . These countries must formulate a comprehensive , long-term program covering the objectives of both the private and the public sectors of the economy . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a particular aspect of life or activity
Synonyms Examples "he was helpless in an important sector of his life" Used in print (William G. Pollard, Physicist and Christian....)Science has simply left us helpless and powerless in this important sector of our lives . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (computer science) 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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[ noun ] (military,geography) a portion of a military position
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[ noun ] measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end
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