Sectioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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sectioning

 

[ sษ›kสƒษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dividing parts

Sectioning refers to the process of dividing something into distinct parts or sections. This term is commonly used in various fields, including biology, where it describes cutting specimens into sections for examination under a microscope. It can also apply in organizational contexts, where a larger work is broken down into smaller, manageable sections to enhance clarity and focus. By sectioning, complex information becomes more comprehensible and accessible.

Synonyms

dividing, partitioning, segmentation

Examples of usage

  • The sectioning of the report made it easier to follow the analysis.
  • In histology, sectioning is crucial for studying tissue structure.
  • The sectioning of the novel into chapters helped maintain reader engagement.

Translations

Translations of the word "sectioning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seccionamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เค‚เคกเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sektionierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyisihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะบั†ั–ะพะฝัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sekcjonowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใ‚ฏใ‚ทใƒงใƒ‹ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sectionnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seccionamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlรผmlendirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„น์…”๋‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‚ุณูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekcionovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sekcionovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๆฎต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sekcioniranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skiptun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั†ะธัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seksiyonlaลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seccionamiento

Etymology

The term 'sectioning' derives from the Latin word 'sectio', which translates to 'a cutting'. This etymological root emphasizes the act of dividing or cutting into parts. The word has evolved over time, gaining prominence in English around the late 15th century, initially used in several academic and technical contexts. In scientific disciplines, particularly in biology and medicine, sectioning has become a fundamental procedure, essential for detailed analysis and understanding of complex structures. The usage of sectioning reflects a broader trend in various fields towards organizing and categorizing information for better clarity and effectiveness. As academic and professional disciplines have progressed, so too has the relevance and frequency of this term in detailed discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,459, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.