segment

noun
UK: /ˈseɡ.mənt/
US: /ˈseɡ.mənt/

  1. A part of something that is separate from the other parts.

    1. This segment of the orange is very juicy.
    2. Each segment of the population has different needs and concerns that must be addressed.

  2. A section of a market, population, or customers.

    1. The company targets a specific segment of the market.
    2. Marketing strategies are tailored to appeal to different segments of society effectively.

  3. A length of time or part of a process.

    1. The final segment of the show was the best.
    2. The most challenging segment of the project involved coordinating multiple teams.

Synonyms

division part section fragment piece
segment verb

  1. To divide something into separate parts or sections.

    1. We segment the apple into smaller pieces.
    2. The software can segment large datasets to analyze customer behaviors accurately.
segment adjective

  1. Divided into segments.

    1. The segment orange is delicious.
    2. Segmented worms have bodies clearly divided into repeated sections visibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "segment" in English means: A part of something that is separate from the other parts., A section of a market, population, or customers., A length of time or part of a process..

The phonetic transcription of "segment" is /ˈseɡ.mənt/ in British English and /ˈseɡ.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "segment": division, part, section, fragment, piece.

Example usage of "segment": "This segment of the orange is very juicy.". More examples on the page.