Segment

/ˈsɛɡ.mənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A part or portion of something larger.
The study focused on a specific segment of the population.
A distinct part of a larger structure or object.
The segment of the circle we need is 90 degrees.
A division of the market or a particular field.
The company targets the luxury segment of the automotive market.
verb
To divide or section something into parts.
The researcher decided to segment the data into three categories.
To cut a larger object into smaller pieces.
You can segment the orange into individual slices for the salad.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings

Segment of the population that is particularly influential.
That influencer is a segment all by themselves.
To split or separate something into different parts.
Let’s segment this project into smaller tasks.