section
1. A distinct part or subdivision of something larger
The sports section of the newspaper is very popular.
A seção de esportes do jornal é muito popular.
2. A department or division within an organization or institution
She works in the customer service section of the company.
Ela trabalha na seção de atendimento ao cliente da empresa.
3. A cutting or cross-section; the act of dividing or cutting
A cross-section of the tree shows its age rings.
Uma seção transversal da árvore mostra seus anéis de crescimento.
4. In geometry, an intersection of a plane with a surface
The conic section can produce different shapes.
A seção cônica pode produzir diferentes formas.
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