Segmented: meaning, definitions and examples

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segmented

 

[ หˆsษ›ษกmษ›ntษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

data analysis

Divided into segments or sections.

Synonyms

divided, partitioned, sectioned.

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Word Description / Examples
segmented

Used when something is divided into smaller parts that are usually similar or repetitive. Common in technical and scientific contexts.

  • The company segmented its market research to target specific customer groups
  • The worm's body is segmented
divided

General term used when something is split into parts. Can be used in many contexts, including social, geographical, or conceptual divisions.

  • The classroom was divided into groups for the project
  • The country was divided by the river
partitioned

Often used in contexts where something is physically or conceptually divided by a barrier or boundary. Common in computer science, politics, and interior design.

  • The hard drive was partitioned to separate system files from personal files
  • The office was partitioned into cubicles
sectioned

Used when something is cut or divided into distinct, often unequal parts. Commonly used in medical, architectural, or organizational contexts.

  • The lab specimen was sectioned for microscopic examination
  • The conference hall was sectioned off for different events

Examples of usage

  • The segmented data allows for more detailed analysis.
  • Each segmented group can be analyzed separately.
Context #2 | Verb

marketing

To divide into segments or sections.

Synonyms

divide, partition, section.

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segmented

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divide

A general term used in everyday language to describe splitting something into parts. It can be used for physical objects, abstract concepts, time, etc.

  • Let's divide the cake evenly among the children.
  • We need to divide our time between work and family.
partition

Commonly used when referring to splitting something into parts, especially in technical contexts such as computing, organizing space or areas, or formal instances.

  • The hard drive was partitioned into three sections to manage data more efficiently.
  • They decided to partition the office to create separate workspaces.
section

Utilized when referring to a distinct part of something larger. Often used in documents, books, buildings, or any structured arrangement.

  • This section of the report focuses on sales figures from the last quarter.
  • You will find the gardening tools in the outdoor section of the store.

Examples of usage

  • The company segmented their target market based on demographics.
  • They segmented the customer database for personalized marketing.

Translations

Translations of the word "segmented" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น segmentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เค‚เคกเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช segmentiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersegmentasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะณะผะตะฝั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ segmentowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ๅ‰ฒใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท segmentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ segmentado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท segmentli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„ํ• ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฒุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ segmentovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ segmentovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๆฎต็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ segmentiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlutaskipt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะณะผะตะฝั‚ั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ’แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seqmentli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ segmentado

Etymology

The word 'segmented' originated from the Latin word 'segmentum', meaning a piece or section. It has been used in various fields such as data analysis, marketing, and biology to refer to dividing into parts or sections for analysis or classification.

See also: segmentation, segmenter, segmenters, segmenting, segments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,840, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.