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noun

ˈseg-mənt How to pronounce segment (audio)
Definition of segmentnext
as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled I think I lost one segment of this model kit

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segment

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verb

as in to quarter

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How is the word segment distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of segment are division, fragment, member, part, piece, portion, and section. While all these words mean "something less than the whole," segment applies to a part separated or marked out by or as if by natural lines of cleavage.

the retired segment of the population

Where would division be a reasonable alternative to segment?

The synonyms division and segment are sometimes interchangeable, but division applies to a large or diversified part.

the manufacturing division of the company

When can fragment be used instead of segment?

The meanings of fragment and segment largely overlap; however, fragment applies to a part produced by or as if by breaking off.

only a fragment of the play still exists

In what contexts can member take the place of segment?

While the synonyms member and segment are close in meaning, member suggests one of the functional units composing a body.

a structural member

When might part be a better fit than segment?

Although the words part and segment have much in common, part is a general term appropriate when indefiniteness is required.

they ran only part of the way

When could piece be used to replace segment?

The words piece and segment can be used in similar contexts, but piece applies to a separate or detached part of a whole.

a puzzle with 500 pieces

When would portion be a good substitute for segment?

The words portion and segment are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, portion implies an assigned or allotted part.

cut the pie into six portions

When is it sensible to use section instead of segment?

In some situations, the words section and segment are roughly equivalent. However, section applies to a relatively small or uniform part.

the entertainment section of the newspaper

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Recent Examples of segment
Noun
Gardening will be among the video segments on tap for this summer, Peterson says. —Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025 When The View returned, the Williams segment continued with the hosts speaking with Ginalisa Monterroso from Connect Care Advisory Group, which assists older patients in navigating health care situations. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
That forced her to work hard, plan ahead, and choose an academic path segmented enough to ensure full scholarships. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 Sure, all 10 cars were put through their paces on the same closed circuit of the Concours Club, just outside Miami, where the track was segmented into drills that included acceleration and braking tests, a slalom sequence, and an emergency lane-change maneuver, among others. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for segment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
  1. portion
  2. quarter
  3. part
  4. partition
  5. section
  6. bifurcate
  7. dissect
  8. divide
Noun
  • Mayor Austin Bonta said the city is talking about whether to maintain a portion of the park for public use by all residents, not just those in the subdivision.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In all, tax credits and rebates will cover more than the cost of an average heat pump conversion and will cover a good portion of my more complex replacement.
    — Ben Roush, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of portion
Verb
  • Before luxury quartered off the community and gentrified the kinship.
    — Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The buck stopped at 15 yards, slightly quartering to him.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2025
Definition of quarter
Noun
  • Students had part of their payments refunded under multimillion-dollar settlements with the University of Chicago, Pennsylvania State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of Maine System and others.
    — Jon Marcus, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
  • While specific budgetary impacts have not been disclosed, reducing the workforce is part of the Service’s goal to decrease operational expenses significantly, to the tune of $36 billion over the next decade.
    — Chris Westfall, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of part
Verb
  • Zoom in: The Victorian mansion was built in 1886 as the home of businessmen Abraham Klauber before it was partitioned into apartment units.
    — Andrew Keatts, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The Sunni Arab world simply refused to accept the establishment of the Jewish state, as exemplified by its marked resistance to the UN’s 1947 plan to partition the British Mandate of Palestine into Jewish and Arab states.
    — MOSHE YAALON, Foreign Affairs, 26 Jan. 2018
Definition of partition
Noun
  • Archaeologists began excavating a central section of Ostia Antica, an archaeological park roughly 15 miles from downtown Rome, as part of ongoing research at the site, park officials said in a March 10 news release.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The exhibit had attendees embark on their own Alien-like adventure with a hurried escape-room style section that previews the Xenomorph climbing through the spaceship's tunnels.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of section
Verb
  • This will be used as a proof point by both venture capital optimists and pessimists, as industry sentiment gets increasingly bifurcated.
    — Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Once again the stock tape was heavily bifurcated with distinct groups leading and lagging.
    — Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of bifurcate
Verb
  • For more on The White Lotus, sign up for The White Lotus Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing over, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The program is just now getting introduced to the community, so bar owners will dissect it to see the pros and cons, said Chas Taipale, president of the West 7th Restaurant Bar and Retail Association.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of dissect
Verb
  • One Mom Has Had Enough When one Texas mom took to TikTok to share her daughter's heartbreak over being bullied for having a knockoff Stanley cup, the response was divided.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of divide

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