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microsegment

American  
[mahy-kruh-seg-muhnt] / ˈmaɪ krəˌsɛg mənt /

noun

  1. a stretch of speech preceded and followed but not interrupted by juncture.

Etymology

Origin of microsegment

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + segment

Example Sentences

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Let’s say you’re an OB-GYN, and Facebook determines that many of the patients connected to you share the commonality of being very interested in maternity products and falling into the “middle-class expectant mother” microsegment.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2016

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