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key section

[kiː ˈsɛkʃən]
nounpl: key sections
seção chave
1. A crucial or essential part of a document, text, or structure that contains important information or serves a critical function
Chapter 3 is the key section of the report that explains the methodology.
O capítulo 3 é a seção chave do relatório que explica a metodologia.
2. In music, an important passage or movement that is fundamental to the composition
The key section of the symphony features the main theme.
A seção chave da sinfonia apresenta o tema principal.
3. A vital area or department within an organization
The key section of our company is the research and development team.
A seção chave da nossa empresa é o time de pesquisa e desenvolvimento.
Synonyms
crucial sectionessential partvital sectionimportant passage
Antonyms
minor sectioninsignificant partsecondary section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seção chave
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
seção chave
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
secção chave
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'c' before 'ç'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the crux of the matter
get to the heart of the issue
the critical piece
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