Meaning of the word segmentation in English

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

segmentation

US /ˌseɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌseɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the division of something into smaller parts or sections

Example:
The market segmentation helped us target specific customer groups.
Image segmentation is a key step in many computer vision tasks.