subsector

noun

sub·​sec·​tor ˈsəb-ˌsek-tər How to pronounce subsector (audio)
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.Stephanie Losee

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Growth stocks, sectors, and subsectors were particularly weak in A-shares, as subsectors including software, semiconductors, autos, and electronic equipment underperformed. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 That retaliation could also have targeted political consequences, as Chinese agricultural tariffs aimed at particular subsectors during Trump’s trade war with China during his first term sought to undermine support from the Republican base. Aris Folley, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024 State of play: The state has made strides in other manufacturing subsectors: Food and wood products have shown growth, increasing by 1% and 6.3%, respectively, since the pandemic, according to ESD. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for subsector 

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subsector was in 1906

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“Subsector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsector. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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