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  • noun A sector (section, zone) of a larger sector.

Etymologies

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sub- +‎ sector

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Examples

  • Energy intelligence is often defined as a subsector of traditional energy efficiency, focused on utility-scale distribution, grid connectivity and two-way communication with end users and devices.

    unknown title 2009

  • Energy intelligence is often defined as a subsector of traditional energy efficiency, focused on utility-scale distribution, grid connectivity and two-way communication with end users and devices.

    unknown title 2009

  • Energy intelligence is often defined as a subsector of traditional energy efficiency, focused on utility-scale distribution, grid connectivity and two-way communication with end users and devices.

    unknown title 2009

  • Energy intelligence is often defined as a subsector of traditional energy efficiency, focused on utility-scale distribution, grid connectivity and two-way communication with end users and devices.

    unknown title 2009

  • At the same time, giving to domestic human services organizations declined 5.6% from the previous year--more than any other subsector.

    Are American Philanthropists Ignoring The Poor? 2011

  • A total disenfranchised subsector of the far right.

    Poll: Tea Party allies deny racism element, critics say otherwise 2010

  • As speculation increased over a Tepco nationalization Tuesday, the banking subsector on the Topix stock index tumbled 3% and the insurance subsector fell 2%, compared with a 0.9% drop of the overall Topix index.

    Tepco Debt Worries Hit Financial Firms Atsuko Fukase 2011

  • The company focuses on a subsector of menswear called fashion casual, which is a relatively fragmented market.

    China's Zuoan Has Flat Debut Lynn Cowan 2011

  • There is one notable exception: the precious-metals subsector, where ETF flows significantly outstrip those of mutual funds.

    Commodities Investors Favor Mutual Funds Over ETFs Sam Mamudi 2011

  • The subsector underperformed broader oil and gas stocks by 27%, according to Citi Investment Research.

    Politics Could Limit Rockhopper Bounce Andrew Peaple 2012

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