segmentation
noun
seg·men·ta·tion
ˌseg-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
: the process of dividing into segments
especially
: the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)
Examples of segmentation in a Sentence
the segmentation of the population
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The highest tier, Premium, starts at $80 per month and adds customizable automation and segmentation, Google Ads manager, 500 SMS messages, revenue reporting, and SEO recommendations.
—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Phoneme segmentation means breaking down the individual sounds within words kids hear.
—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Relying on hyper-segmentation is at the core of Ground Up’s growth strategy.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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“Segmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/segmentation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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segmentation
noun
seg·men·ta·tion
ˌseg-mən-ˈtā-shən
-ˌmen-
: the process of dividing into segments
especially
: the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)
Medical Definition
segmentation
noun
seg·men·ta·tion
ˌseg-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or process of dividing into segments
especially
: the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)
2
: annular contraction of smooth muscle (as of the intestine) that seems to cut the part affected into segments compare peristalsis
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