as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
I think I lost one segment of this model kit
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as in to quarter
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Recent Examples of segment
James Raia,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
That gives Alphabet the opportunity to keep monetizing an already powerful and growing business segment and opening it to more hardware sales and partnerships, such as the TPU cloud venture with asset management giant Blackstone.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
David Ingram,
NBC news,
28 Oct. 2025
Appreciate the plurality of their needs and segment them into the top three priorities.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Its overall ride is smooth and the driving experience is quiet for the segment.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
That gives Alphabet the opportunity to keep monetizing an already powerful and growing business segment and opening it to more hardware sales and partnerships, such as the TPU cloud venture with asset management giant Blackstone.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Verb
Wikipedia also represents an earlier, democratic vision for the open web, before giant tech platforms came to dominate and segment the internet.
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David Ingram,
NBC news,
28 Oct. 2025
Appreciate the plurality of their needs and segment them into the top three priorities.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
Noun
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Damaged or bruised portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away, or the produce should be discarded, and produce should generally be refrigerated within two hours of purchase, per MCHD.
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Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s across a large portion of the central and eastern United States, with some communities seeing multiple days of hot and humid conditions before the Fourth of July holiday weekend arrives.
Verb
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Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in homes during peacetime?
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Meanwhile, break the cauliflower into small florets, halving or quartering the larger ones, and rinse well.
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The goal is to redirect human advisors toward the parts of a deal that require judgment and trust.
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Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.
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Recent history recalls plans to partition Iraq into ethnic substates.
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In August 1947 the Indian subcontinent achieved independence from British rule but was simultaneously partitioned into the separate countries India and Pakistan.
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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The market has also bifurcated, favoring experienced sponsors.
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However, the longer-term consequences could be more profound and bifurcated, a Reuters columnist argued, with governments increasing their support for electrification and renewables, as well as ramping up purchases of coal to reduce reliance on Middle East transit routes.
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Streaming numbers are in their relative infancy and TV ratings are now dissected with multiplatform caveats.
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He was dissected in various media reports.
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The revelation has divided Jefferson descendants for decades.
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The sale sees the property divided into three lots with two buildable, giving the opportunity to create a treasurable family compound in rural seclusion just a 30-minute drive from the island’s main towns.
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“Segment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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