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noun

ˈseg-mənt How to pronounce segment (audio)
Definition of segmentnext
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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segment

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verb

as in to quarter

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How is the word segment distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of segment are division, fragment, member, part, piece, portion, and section. While all these words mean "something less than the whole," segment applies to a part separated or marked out by or as if by natural lines of cleavage.

the retired segment of the population

Where would division be a reasonable alternative to segment?

The synonyms division and segment are sometimes interchangeable, but division applies to a large or diversified part.

the manufacturing division of the company

When can fragment be used instead of segment?

The meanings of fragment and segment largely overlap; however, fragment applies to a part produced by or as if by breaking off.

only a fragment of the play still exists

In what contexts can member take the place of segment?

While the synonyms member and segment are close in meaning, member suggests one of the functional units composing a body.

a structural member

When might part be a better fit than segment?

Although the words part and segment have much in common, part is a general term appropriate when indefiniteness is required.

they ran only part of the way

When could piece be used to replace segment?

The words piece and segment can be used in similar contexts, but piece applies to a separate or detached part of a whole.

a puzzle with 500 pieces

When would portion be a good substitute for segment?

The words portion and segment are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, portion implies an assigned or allotted part.

cut the pie into six portions

When is it sensible to use section instead of segment?

In some situations, the words section and segment are roughly equivalent. However, section applies to a relatively small or uniform part.

the entertainment section of the newspaper

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Recent Examples of segment
Noun
Polling was conducted online and segmented by gender, region, political affiliation, age, and race to ensure a representative sample. —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 Alternate telecasts gave specific audience segments their own version of big-game coverage. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
The system identified customer segments my team missed, improving conversion rates within weeks. —Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Even with the country’s commitment, the Tokyo–Nagoya segment won’t be ready until at least 2034. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for segment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
  1. portion
  2. quarter
  3. part
  4. partition
  5. section
  6. bifurcate
  7. dissect
  8. divide
Noun
  • This is especially true when facing the game's many bosses, who often only briefly telegraph their intentions before unleashing attacks that can fill a huge portion of the screen.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
  • What To Know Subway said its four Fresh Fit sandwiches will be built on multigrain bread and contain a serving of vegetables, at least 20 grams of protein and fewer than 500 calories in a 6-inch portion.
    — Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of portion
Verb
  • This military incursion sparked the American Revolution and led to the Constitution's Third Amendment, forbidding troops from being quartered in homes during peacetime.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
  • LeMessurier also realized his engineers had miscalculated how much stress would be offset by the building’s weight during quartering winds.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of quarter
Noun
  • Effectively all of Alaska, all but the southernmost part of Wisconsin and northern Michigan are above the view line.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.
    — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of part
Verb
  • Meanwhile, muntins are the thin, vertical and horizontal pieces of wood that form a pattern within that latticework and provide structure for fittings such as Shoji screens and Fusuma sliding doors that are used to partition rooms in a house.
    — Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In 1947: After three decades of agitation led by Mahatma Gandhi, India and Pakistan won independence from Great Britain and were partitioned into separate countries.
    — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of partition
Noun
  • The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
  • While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.
    — Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of section
Verb
  • The lens surface gradually transitions in prescription strength, with no lines bifurcating your vision.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • These goals may appear bifurcated, but they will become increasingly intertwined in the years ahead.
    — GARY ROUGHEAD, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of bifurcate
Verb
  • The films are succinctly dissected, too.
    — Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • That’s partly why next week’s Fed policy meeting will be even more closely dissected than usual.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of dissect
Verb
  • While Towanda plans the wedding of her dreams, the family is rocked by medical emergencies, explosive emotional confrontations, and the fallout from a public scandal that threatens to divide them for good.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The conflict between Israel and Palestine was dividing friends, sparking tensions, and fueling rising acts of hostility.
    — Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of divide

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