sec·tor (s k t r, -tôr )n. 1. Mathematics a. The portion of a circle bounded by two radii and the included arc. b. A measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged together at one end. 2. a. A division of a defensive position for which one military unit is responsible. b. A division of an offensive military position. 3. A part or division, as of a city or a national economy: the manufacturing sector; the private sector. 4. Computer Science A portion of a magnetic storage device making up the smallest addressable unit of information. tr.v. sec·tored, sec·tor·ing, sec·tors To divide (something) into sectors. [Late Latin, from Latin, cutter, from sectus, past participle of sec  re, to cut; see sek- in Indo-European roots.]sec·to ri·al (-tôr -l, -t r-) adj. |
sectorial [sɛkˈtɔːrɪəl]
adj
1. of or relating to a sector
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Zoology
a. adapted for cutting the sectorial teeth of carnivores
b. designating a vein in the wing of an insect that links certain branches of the radius vein
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| Adj. | 1. | sectorial - relating to or resembling a sector; "a sectorial box" |
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