Definitions

1. noun

A part or portion of something, such as a section of a road, a piece of a whole, or a group of people with similar characteristics.

“The city has been divided into several segments for the marathon.”

2. verb

To break or divide something into parts or segments.

“The company plans to segment the market to target specific customer groups.”

3. verb

To separate or isolate something from the rest.

“The new policy will segment the employees based on their performance levels.”

4. noun

A self-contained piece of a larger work, such as a video game or a film.

“The game consists of several segments, each with its own challenges and objectives.”

5. noun

A section of a graph or chart, often used to compare data or trends.

“The segment on the graph shows a significant increase in sales over the past quarter.”