segment

Definition

  • noun: one of the parts into which something can be divided
  • noun: a portion cut off from a geometric figure by one or more points, lines, or planes
  • verb: to divide (something) into parts
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: section, portion, somite

Examples

  • a worm that has a 'segmented' body = a 'segmented' worm [=a worm whose body is made of different segments or sections]

  • Market researchers have 'segmented' the population into different age groups.

  • The 'segment of' the population over 70 years of age is growing larger.

Movie quotes

  • (..) this is happening right now. In every country in the world but this one I'm Pat Novak, and welcome to the Novak Element. In tonight's State of the Union segment, we'll be joined by General, "Curtis Monroe" live from the war room in the Pentagon. General "Monroe", Welcome back. (..)
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