segmentation — The process of dividing something into separate parts or sections
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of dividing something into separate parts or sections
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛɡmɛnˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's segmentation of the fridge into 'his' and 'mine' zones didn't stop me from eating his ice cream anyway.
- The company used customer segmentation to send weirdly specific ads, like 'For left-handed people who love pizza on Tuesdays.'
- In image segmentation, an AI model identifies and separates different objects within a photo.
segmentation
NOUN[/ˌsɛɡmɛnˈteɪʃən/]
The process of dividing something into separate parts or sections
The butcher shows careful segmentation, dividing the whole cut into neat portioned sections.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'segmentum' meaning 'a piece cut off,' derived from 'secare' (to cut).
Breakdown
seg- (from secare, to cut) + -ment (noun-forming suffix) + -ation (process/result suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate's segmentation of the fridge into 'his' and 'mine' zones didn't stop me from eating his ice cream anyway.”
“The company used customer segmentation to send weirdly specific ads, like 'For left-handed people who love pizza on Tuesdays.'”
“In image segmentation, an AI model identifies and separates different objects within a photo.”
“Proper market segmentation allows businesses to design products that fit each group's needs.”
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