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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
She was rankled by some CBS coverage of Gaza, including a CBS Mornings segment last fall and a 60 Minutes story in January. —David Folkenflik, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025 The latter segment is unlikely to diminish anytime soon. —Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Viewing Their Audience As One Big Group Organizations don't take the time to segment their audiences and, instead, see them as one big group. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Employers can also segment their internal communications' strategies by department or geography and think about unique ways to engage those specific groups. —Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 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
  • Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Employer matching contributions – Many employers recognize the importance of helping their employees save for retirement and offer to match a portion of employee 401(k) contributions.
    — Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Definition of portion
Verb
  • The 22nd Amendment capping the president at two terms is as integral to the Constitution as any of the Amendments, from free speech and the right to practice the religion of your choice to trial by jury or the prohibition of quartering troops in private homes.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Before luxury quartered off the community and gentrified the kinship.
    — Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Definition of quarter
Noun
  • Their appeal is one of three religious rights cases the Supreme Court is deciding in the coming weeks, and could be part of a recent trend of the court siding with religious rights advocates.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of part
Verb
  • Putin waged war to partition or colonize Ukraine.
    — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
  • That factoid is soon made very, very clear; the slide and the ball pit are also red, as is the huge sectional at the center of the family room, the chandelier above, the velvet ropes that partition the area, the dramatically swooping drapes, and the nearby pair of ginormous bean bags.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of partition
Noun
  • Don’t skip the fantastic songs or sections with actual lyrics!
    — David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Redditors jumped into the comments section to share thoughts about the issue.
    — Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of section
Verb
  • His schedule became bifurcated between the two lives — early mornings sharpening, late nights cooking.
    — Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Streaming, meanwhile, has bifurcated the nature of the modern-day executive, creating a fundamentally different structure with its own unique rules and incentives that differ from those that apply to executives who work at a traditional studio or network.
    — Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of bifurcate
Verb
  • Androgyny plays a factor in Martine Rose, while femininity is dissected through an unabashed use of color and volume in all of Christopher John Rogers’s collections.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
  • It has been dissected in many an op-ed or BuzzFeed breakdown, received plenty of TikTok love, and, of course, rose to millennial meme fame.
    — Sharareh Drury, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of dissect
Verb
  • The city is divided along sectarian lines: The south is home mostly to Sunni Muslims, while the northern neighborhoods are mostly Alawite.
    — Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Passengers are divided on the appropriateness of removing shoes during flights, citing comfort versus hygiene and safety.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of divide

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