Meaning of the word segment in English

What does segment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

segment

US /ˈseɡ.mənt/

UK /ˈseɡ.mənt/

each of the parts into which something is or may be divided

Example:

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The orange was divided into several segments.

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Each segment of the population has unique needs.

Synonym:

section part portion division slice

divide (something) into segments

Example:

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The market was segmented into different consumer groups.

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We need to segment the data for better analysis.

Synonym:

divide split partition break up

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