sectoral
adjective/ˈsektərəl/
/ˈsektərəl/, /sekˈtɔːrəl/
- relating to a particular part of an area of activity, especially of a country's economy
- The party pursued sectoral interests rather than the interests of society as a whole.
- The company continues to make a profit despite sectoral competitiveness.
- The government is seeking to address sectoral imbalances across the country.
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