sectoral divisions

[sek-TOR-uhl dih-VIZH-uhnz]
nounpl: sectoral divisions
divisões setoriais
1. The separation or categorization of an economy or organization into distinct sectors or industries based on economic activity, product type, or service category
The sectoral divisions of the economy include agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
As divisões setoriais da economia incluem agricultura, manufatura e serviços.
2. Structural or organizational boundaries that distinguish different industries or business segments
Sectoral divisions help economists analyze market trends within specific industries.
As divisões setoriais ajudam economistas a analisar tendências de mercado dentro de indústrias específicas.
3. The compartmentalization of economic activities that creates distinct market sectors with different characteristics and dynamics
Clear sectoral divisions make it easier to identify growth opportunities in emerging markets.
Divisões setoriais claras facilitam a identificação de oportunidades de crescimento em mercados emergentes.
This term is commonly used in economic policy discussions in both Brazil and Portugal, particularly when discussing government economic planning, labor statistics, and GDP analysis. In the United States, it's frequently employed in academic and professional economic discourse, especially by economists, policy analysts, and business strategists examining market structures and industry performance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sectoral segregationindustry divisionseconomic sectorsmarket segmentsbusiness categories
Antonyms / Antônimos
economic integrationsectoral convergencemarket consolidation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
divisões setoriais
Standard term used in economics and business contexts
São Paulo
divisões setoriais / segmentação de setores
Both terms are commonly used in the business hub
Portugal
divisões setoriais
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage
General English
sectoral divisions
Primarily used in economic and policy analysis contexts

Related Words

primary sectorsecondary sectortertiary sectorquaternary sectoreconomic classificationindustry classificationmarket segmentationcross-sectoral

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down along sectoral lines
cross-sectoral collaboration
sectoral shift
sectoral competitiveness
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