subsector
noun
sub·sec·tor
ˈsəb-ˌsek-tər 
variants
or sub-sector
plural subsectors or sub-sectors
: a sector that is part of a larger sector
… the category is more diversified than you may think, since it can include such varied subsectors as aerospace components, high-tech industrial machinery, and scientific instruments.—
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Fraud Detection And Prevention Fraud detection and prevention is another digital identity subsector with prominent growth, expected to rise from $28 billion in 2024 to $63.2 billion in 2029.
—Jackie Shoback, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
With 96 subsectors available, this change opens the door for business owners with good credit and strong track records to expand their reach and diversify.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
While these dynamics could set the stage for a broader recovery, with some major subsectors such as commercial retail real estate picking up in tandem, the path forward will likely be uneven.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, banks and utilities were the only negative subsectors.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Jackie Shoback, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
With 96 subsectors available, this change opens the door for business owners with good credit and strong track records to expand their reach and diversify.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
While these dynamics could set the stage for a broader recovery, with some major subsectors such as commercial retail real estate picking up in tandem, the path forward will likely be uneven.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, banks and utilities were the only negative subsectors.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Subsector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsector. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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