Sektioner

Sektioner is the plural form of sektion in Swedish, Norwegian Bokmål and Danish, denoting a subdivision within a larger unit. The term is used across domains to denote a clearly identified division, such as a department, wing, or functional unit, within organizations, institutions, or physical objects.

In administrative and organizational contexts, sektioner describe subdivisions within faculties at universities, hospital departments, research institutes, associations, and companies. The word often implies a formal unit with its own responsibilities, reporting lines, and resources, though the exact role varies by country and sector.

In architecture, engineering and design, sektion can refer to a cross-section or longitudinal slice through a building or object, used in plans, drawings and technical descriptions. In museums, libraries and exhibitions, sektioner may designate distinct galleries, collections or thematic areas.

Etymology and related terms: Sektion derives from Latin sectio via French section, cognate with English section and German Sektion. In Swedish, Danish and Norwegian, related terms include avdelning (department), avsnitt (section of text) and del (part).