Word
subsection
Phoneticssub·sec·tion, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsəbsɛkʃən/
UK/sʌbsˈɛkʃən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a smaller part of a larger section in a document or a law. You use this to find specific information within a long chapter or report.
n. a distinct, smaller division of a larger section within a text, legal document, or classification system. Often used to organize complex information into manageable, hierarchical parts.
Examples
“Please read the third subsection of the contract.”
“The legal team spent hours debating the specific wording found in subsection 4b of the new environmental law.”
“While the main chapter outlines the general theory of plant classification, the final subsection provides a detailed list of rare species found only in high-altitude alpine environments.”
Examples
simple
“Please read the third subsection of the contract.”
contextual
“The legal team spent hours debating the specific wording found in subsection 4b of the new environmental law.”
complex
“While the main chapter outlines the general theory of plant classification, the final subsection provides a detailed list of rare species found only in high-altitude alpine environments.”
Usage
Commonly abbreviated as 'subsec.' in legal or academic citations.
Etymology
From sub- + section.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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