Cool MateSegment
UK /["/ˈseɡmənt/"]/US /["/ˈseɡmənt/"]/
Definition
a part of something that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately
In simple words: A part or section of something.
Examples
- She cleaned a small segment of the painting.
- Lines divided the area into segments.
- The changes will affect only a small segment of the population.
- They divided the bone into equal segments.
Usage notes
Use 'segment' in contexts involving division or parts of a whole, such as in science or marketing. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
segment + object
Memory hint
Think of a pie segmented into slices — each slice is a part of the whole pie.
Collocations
- segment a market
- segment the population
- audio segment
- segment analysis
- visual segment
Synonyms
- section
- part
- portion
- piece
- division
Antonyms
- whole
- entirety
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'segment' vs 'segregate'
- Omitting the object when using 'segment' as a verb
- Using 'segment' in incorrect contexts, such as emotional feelings