(computing) The part of the data division of a COBOL program that describes the format of variables and constants passed to the program as parameters, either from JCL or from a calling program

(computing) The part of the environment division of a COBOL program that specifies the computer that the compiled code is to run on, and hence the instruction set that the compiler should use.

(computing) The part of the data division of a COBOL program that describes the format of the logical records associated with external files to be accessed by the progrem

plural of abdominal section

(surgery) An incision in the abdomen for surgery on any of the abdominal organs.

plural of file section

plural of cross-section

(Canada, US) The seats high in the back of bleachers, stands, or the balcony at a theater or stadium, usually cheaper and with a poorer view than other seats.

plural of thin section

(mineralogy) A thin, optically flat sliver of a material, especially a rock or mineral, that can be used in microscopy. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see thin, section.