single section

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈsɛkʃən]
nounpl: single sections
seção única
1. a distinct, individual part or division of something larger that stands alone or is considered independently
The document was divided into chapters, and we focused on a single section for our analysis.
O documento foi dividido em capítulos, e nos concentramos em uma seção única para nossa análise.
2. in publishing or printing, one continuous unfolded sheet or gathering of pages
The printer bound each single section before assembling the complete book.
A gráfica encadernava cada seção única antes de montar o livro completo.
3. in architecture or construction, one distinct unit or compartment
The building's single section can be renovated independently without affecting the rest.
A seção única do edifício pode ser renovada independentemente sem afetar o resto.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American technical, academic, and business contexts when referring to distinct portions of documents, buildings, or products that can be managed or analyzed separately.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single unitindividual sectionone sectiondiscrete sectionseparate section
Antonyms / Antônimos
multiple sectionscombined sectionsintegrated whole

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seção única
standard usage in most contexts
São Paulo
seção única
common in business and technical documents
Portugal
secção única
alternative spelling with 'ç' in European Portuguese

Related Words

partitionsegmentdivisioncompartmentmodule

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down into single sections
focus on a single section
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