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Segments

Verb / ˈsegmʌnts / / ˌseˈgments / Another word for segments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To divide something into smaller parts or sections.

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Common collocations

  • market segments
  • customer segments
  • business segments
  • segment analysis
  • segmentation strategy
  • segment of a circle
  • segment of a line

Word family

noun segment
verb segment
adjective segmental

Usage note

The word 'segments' is often used in business and mathematics to refer to distinct parts or divisions. It generally implies a deliberate separation or categorization.

Example sentences

  1. The worm segmented its body into many parts.
  2. The orange was segmented into eight pieces.
  3. The caterpillar segments its body as it grows.
  4. The TV show is segmented into different parts for commercials.
  5. The DNA is segmented into genes.

Quotes

  • "The world is not divided into segments; it is a continuum. Where does the rainbow end, or does it end?" - Marilyn Monroe
  • "I have always been fascinated by the ocean, to see the fish and the coral. It's like living in another world. I have always liked the idea of exploring, of discovering things, of being an explorer, and of course in the ocean you have this whole other world that you can discover, these other creatures that are living in a different type of environment. It's like exploring a new planet." - Sylvia Earle
  • "The true test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis." - Brian Tracy

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