Segment (en. Segemento)

/ˈsɛɡ.mənt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or piece of something.
Each segment of the cake should be divided equally.
Ang bawat segment ng cake ay dapat hatiin ng pantay-pantay.
A part of a larger system that has a specific function.
The market segment is essential for understanding consumer preferences.
Ang segment ng merkado ay mahalaga para sa pag-unawa ng kagustuhan ng mga mamimili.
A portion of a line or curve that is separated from other parts.
Each segment of the line is important in geometry.
Mahalaga ang bawat segment ng linya sa geometry.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'segmentum' meaning part or piece.

Common Phrases and Expressions

market segment
A particular group of consumers with similar needs or wants.
segment ng merkado

Related Words

segmented
Involves dividing into parts or segments.
segmented
segmentation
The process of dividing something into segments.
segmentation

Slang Meanings

To share or post a part of one's life on social media
Dude, I segmented my vacation pics on Instagram!
Dude, nag-segment ako ng vacation pics ko sa Instagram!
To divide something into smaller parts
We need to segment the project to make it easier.
Need natin i-segment ang project para mas madali.
Dividing a group for specific tasks
Let's segment the team for the discussion topics.
I-segment natin ang team para sa mga topics ng discussion.