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A list of chapters, titles or parts of a book or document
(publishing) Editions of a periodical publication
Plural for a division or section of something, especially of a book
“Vernon assigned some very easy homework from the first chapter of our textbook, and then we were dismissed.”
Plural for a distinctive period in history or in a person's life
“The loss of these collections will close a chapter in the book of human inquiry forever.”
Plural for a distinct stage in a series of events or process
“The Japanese drug marked a new chapter in the treatment of insomnia.”
Plural for a sequence (of events), especially when presumed related and likely to continue
“A chapter of events, of changing internal pattern, was commenced.”
Plural for a local branch of a society
“He serves as president of the local chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and he is a licensed commercial pilot.”
Plural for a governing body or committee
“One of the more controversial parts of the new church order is the decision to give Parish Councils, not the cathedral chapters, the power to hire clergy.”
Plural for a large meeting or assembly, especially of members of a party or group
“In 1304, he was present at the general chapter of the Dominican order held at Toulouse.”
Plural for provision in document
Plural for an event or series of events
Plural for a local chapter of a fraternity
Plural for an organization dedicated to religious doctrines or pursuits
Plural for a piece of literature or passage of scripture that is read aloud
Plural for a piece of writing submitted for publication in a journal, book, etc.
Plural for a smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity
Plural for a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with
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