Slice of pie, mathematically (6)

I believe the answer is:

sector

(Other definitions for sector that I've seen before include "Distinct area or portion" , "Social group that forms part of a society or economy" , "Distinct part of an economy; area for military operations" , "District" , "Distinctive part, of a circle perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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