segmentation: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “segmentation” mean?
The action or process of dividing something into segments or parts.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The action or process of dividing something into segments or parts.
In fields such as biology, marketing, or computer science, it refers to specific methods of dividing entities into distinct parts for analysis, targeting, or processing.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant spelling or pronunciation differences; both variants use 'segmentation' identically.
Connotations
Similar connotations; in business contexts, it might be more prevalent in American English due to marketing terminology.
Frequency
Slightly higher frequency in American English in commercial and technical writings.
Grammar
How to Use “segmentation” in a Sentence
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Examples
Examples of “segmentation” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- We need to segment the data before conducting the analysis.
American English
- Let's segment the audience to tailor our advertising campaign.
adverb
British English
- The insect's body is divided segmentally for study.
American English
- The data was processed segmentally to avoid overload.
adjective
British English
- The segmеntal structure of the worm was examined under the microscope.
American English
- A segmental approach was adopted for the market research project.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used to describe dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs or characteristics for targeted marketing.
Academic
Common in biological sciences for studying cell division or in linguistics for phonological segmentation of speech.
Everyday
Rarely used; might refer to dividing tasks or objects into parts, e.g., segmentation of chores.
Technical
Frequent in computer science for processes like image segmentation in vision systems or memory segmentation in operating systems.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “segmentation”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “segmentation”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “segmentation”
- Using 'segmentation' as a verb (correct verb is 'segment')
- Misspelling as 'segementation'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the process of dividing something into segments or smaller parts.
It allows businesses to target specific customer groups with tailored products or messages, improving efficiency and sales.
Rarely; it is mostly a technical term, but can appear in discussions about organizing or dividing tasks or objects.
Segmentation often implies a purposeful or systematic division, while fragmentation can suggest breaking into pieces in a more chaotic or unintended way.
Segmentation is usually formal/technical in register.
Segmentation: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsɛɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsɛɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “segmentation strategy”
- “segmentation fault”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'segment' as a piece or part, so segmentation is the act of creating those parts.
Conceptual Metaphor
Cutting a whole into manageable pieces for better understanding or handling.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'segmentation' most commonly used?