segmentation

[seg-muhn-tey-shuhn]

noun

1. division into segments.

2. Biology.

   1. the subdivision of an organism or of an organ into more or less equivalent parts.

   2. cell division.

segmentation

/ ˌsɛɡmɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of dividing into segments

2. embryol another name for cleavage

3. zoology another name for metamerism

Other Word Forms

• nonsegmentation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of segmentation¹

First recorded in 1850–55; segment + -ation

Example Sentences

In Tuesday’s earnings release, Live Nation said “fan segmentation” — that is, tailoring drinks and other items it serves to an artist’s audience — helped drive spending at some venues.

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"There's no regional segmentation, no interactivity, and very little effort to speak the digital language of young people," he adds.

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Their current focus is on developing innovative segmentation and clustering techniques for multivariate time series data tailored to uncover more granular patterns and handle the challenges posed by AID data.

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Like modern nematodes, they lacked the segmentation of other worms.

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Hayes explained that this type of segmentation could be used to develop tailored products that account for the specific "sour liker" taste profile.

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Related Words

• distribution