Meaning & Definition of word "Segment"

Segment

/ˈsɛɡ.mənt/

1. A part or portion of something larger.
- Example: The study focused on a specific segment of the population.
2. A distinct part of a larger structure or object.
- Example: The segment of the circle we need is 90 degrees.
3. A division of the market or a particular field.
- Example: The company targets the luxury segment of the automotive market.

1. To divide or section something into parts.
- Example: The researcher decided to segment the data into three categories.
2. To cut a larger object into smaller pieces.
- Example: You can segment the orange into individual slices for the salad.

From Latin segmentum, meaning 'a piece cut off.'

market segment:

A subgroup of a larger market characterized by specific needs or preferences.

segment of a population:

A specific portion of a demographic for research or marketing purposes.

segment tree:

A data structure used for storing intervals or segments.

section:

A distinct part or subdivision of something.

division:

The act of dividing or the state of being divided.

portion:

A part of a whole; an amount or share.

Meaning: Segment of the population that is particularly influential.

Example Sentence: That influencer is a segment all by themselves.

Meaning: To split or separate something into different parts.

Example Sentence: Let’s segment this project into smaller tasks.