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segment

 

[ ˈsɛɡmənt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer

A segment is a part of a data structure, such as a memory segment or a disk segment. It is a portion of memory that is treated as a unit for storage and retrieval purposes.

Synonyms

division, part, section

Examples of usage

  • Each segment has a unique identifier.
  • The data is divided into segments for efficient access.
  • The segment size can vary depending on the system requirements.
Context #2 | Verb

business

To segment means to divide a market into distinct groups of buyers who have different needs, characteristics, or behaviors.

Synonyms

categorize, classify, divide

Examples of usage

  • The company segmented their target audience based on demographics.
  • Segmenting the market allows for more targeted marketing strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "segment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 segmento

🇮🇳 खंड

🇩🇪 Segment

🇮🇩 segmen

🇺🇦 сегмент

🇵🇱 segment

🇯🇵 セグメント

🇫🇷 segment

🇪🇸 segmento

🇹🇷 segment

🇰🇷 세그먼트

🇸🇦 قطاع

🇨🇿 segment

🇸🇰 segment

🇨🇳 段

🇸🇮 segment

🇮🇸 hluti

🇰🇿 сегмент

🇬🇪 სეგმენტი

🇦🇿 seqment

🇲🇽 segmento

Etymology

The word 'segment' originated from the Latin word 'segmentum', which means a piece cut off. It has been used in various fields such as computing, business, and anatomy to refer to a part or division of something.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,335, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.