Definition of sector

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  • sector is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • sector is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • sector is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of sector

  • a particular aspect of life or activity (noun)

    Examples

    1. he was helpless in an important sector of his life

    Synonyms

    1. sphere
  • a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle (noun)
  • a portion of a military position (noun)
  • a social group that forms part of the society or the economy (noun)

    Examples

    1. the public sector
  • measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end (noun)
  • the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes (noun)

See definition of sector in Merriam Webster