Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

segment

noun / verb
/ˈsɛɡ.mənt/
Definition
A segment is a part or section of something that is divided from the whole.
Examples
  • The graph was divided into several segments for clarity.
  • We need to segment the market to target our advertising better.
  • She cut the orange into segments for easy eating.
Meaning
A segment refers to one piece of a larger object, concept, or group, often used in mathematics, biology, or everyday language to describe divisions.
Synonyms
  • Section
  • Part
  • Division
  • Piece
  • Fragment