Pronunciation

/həˈleɪʃn/

Definitions

Noun

A section or division within a book, document, or website, usually marked by a distinctive heading or title, containing related information or content. For example: “The history section provides an overview of the ancient civilization.”

• Specialized: Segments, chapter, topic, part, module, topic, portion

Verb

To divide or allocate a part of something, especially a written work, into sections. For example: “The author divided the novel into five main sections.”

• Related: Organize, structure, arrange, partition, chunk

Adjective

Characterizing or pertaining to a specific section or part. For example: “Each section of the museum has its own unique exhibits.”

Phrases

• “Section 3.1” refers to a particular subsection within a numbered list.
• “Browse through the sections” means to go through different parts of a document or website.
• “Read the introduction before delving into the main section” is a suggestion to familiarize oneself with the context.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The library’s non-fiction section is packed with books on history.”
• Verb: “She carefully organized her notes into separate sections for each subject.”
• Adjective: “The garden design features several distinct sections, each with a different theme.”

Synonyms

• Part
• Segment
• Chapter
• Division
• Topic
• Component
• Section break
• Subdivision