chapter
a main division of a book, treatise, or the like, usually bearing a number or title.
a branch, usually restricted to a given locality, of a society, organization, fraternity, etc.: the Connecticut chapter of the American Red Cross.
an important portion or division of anything: The atomic bomb opened a new chapter in history.
Ecclesiastical.
an assembly of the monks in a monastery, of those in a province, or of the entire order.
a general assembly of the canons of a church.
a meeting of the elected representatives of the provinces or houses of a religious community.
the body of such canons or representatives collectively.
any general assembly.
Liturgy. a short scriptural quotation read at various parts of the office, as after the last psalm in the service of lauds, prime, tierce, etc.
Horology. any of the marks or numerals designating the hours on a dial.
to divide into or arrange in chapters.
Origin of chapter
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Other words from chapter
- chap·ter·al, adjective
- un·chap·ter, verb (used with object)
- un·chap·tered, adjective
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How to use chapter in a sentence
More than 350 faculty members statewide have signed a recent petition by the state chapter of the American Association of University Professors calling for the system or individual institutions to move to fully online instruction.
The University of Georgia’s COVID surge continues, with 1,400 cases reported this week | Lee Clifford | September 9, 2020 | FortuneThe film chronicles Hilton’s life, including darker chapters that she hasn’t yet discussed during her two decades in the public eye.
Paris Hilton was the original influencer. Now a new documentary lets viewers see past the facade | ehinchliffe | September 7, 2020 | FortuneIt was probably Rashida Richardson and Stephanie Coyle’s chapter.
Eight case studies on regulating biometric technology show us a path forward | Karen Hao | September 4, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewThe local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police sent no signals about a pullback, the veteran officer said.
What Can Mayors Do When the Police Stop Doing Their Jobs? | by Alec MacGillis | September 3, 2020 | ProPublicaThat is the focus of my work in this next chapter of my life, and the work that all of us need to do, together, to finally achieve the equality we all deserve.
Melinda Gates, Ai-jen Poo, and 9 more women on what the 19th Amendment’s 100th anniversary means to them | ehinchliffe | August 18, 2020 | Fortune
Enforcement of U.S Code, Title VII, chapter 25A “Export Standards for Grapes and Plums” remains fully funded, thank goodness.
The thaw between Washington and Cuba finally begins to close a chapter of the Cold War.
Did The U.S.-Cuba Deal Help Drive A Rebel Ceasefire in Colombia? | Richard McColl | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd so it goes, another chapter written in the mutually abusive relationship of bad government and bad culture.
On Election Night, he beamed: “This is the beginning of a new chapter in the life of our city.”
The Ugly Truth About Cory Booker, New Jersey’s Golden Boy | Olivia Nuzzi | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTake for instance this chapter on John Coltrane from Hentoff's wonderful book, Jazz Is.
This is one of the most striking manifestations of the better side of child-nature and deserves a chapter to itself.
Children's Ways | James SullyIn the next chapter he gives his twelve disciples authority over demons.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayIn the preceding chapter an examination has been made of the purely mechanical side of the era of machine production.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockYou may read the horrible story for yourselves in the third chapter of the Second Book of Kings.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordOf the railway mania period I have spoken in a previous chapter.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph Tatlow
British Dictionary definitions for chapter
/ (ˈtʃæptə) /
a division of a written work, esp a narrative, usually titled or numbered
a sequence of events having a common attribute: a chapter of disasters
chapter of accidents
a series of misfortunes
the unforeseeable course of events
an episode or period in a life, history, etc
a numbered reference to that part of a Parliamentary session which relates to a specified Act of Parliament
a branch of some societies, clubs, etc, esp of a secret society
the collective body or a meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a monastic or knightly order: Related adjective: capitular
a general assembly of some organization
chapter and verse exact authority for an action or statement
(tr) to divide into chapters
Origin of chapter
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