dark sector
The term "dark sector" can refer to different contexts including astrophysics, gaming, and economics, each with distinct meanings.
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Definition
C1Astrophysics
(technical, academic)The part of the universe made up of dark matter and dark energy, which are not directly observable and lie outside standard physics.
Example
- Researchers are trying to understand the dark sector to explain the universe's accelerated expansion.
B2Gaming
(informal)Special mission types in the game WARFRAME with higher rewards and resource drops, or the title of a third-person shooter video game.
Example
- Players often compete in the dark sector missions for better loot.
C1Economics
(informal)Activities in the shadow economy that are not regulated by the government, often involving illegal transactions or unreported income.
Example
- The dark sector of the economy includes unreported cash jobs and illegal trade.
Similar
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