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SEKT-uh/ˈsektə/

A sector is a part of the economy, society, or a field of activity: the public sector, the health sector, a sector of the city. Area and field are everyday; industry is often commercial; a department is one organisation. Do not rebrand a sector and skip the fire certificate.

Meaning

A part of the economy, society, or an area of activity.

Examples

• “The further-education sector still needs a fire certificate, not only a branding refresh.”
• “Area is everyday. Industry often means business. A segment is marketing-speak. Public / private / third sector are policy labels. A new logo does not rewrite statutory duties. Name the duty, then the paint.”

Good to know

A part of the economy or field. Everyday: area / field. Contrast: one department. Branding ≠ a certificate.

Near in meaning

industry

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