segmentation

noun

seg·​men·​ta·​tion ˌseg-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

: the process of dividing into segments

especially : the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)

Examples of segmentation in a Sentence

the segmentation of the population

Recent Examples on the Web

Digital advertising, dominated by Alphabet (formerly Google, NASDAQ:GOOGL ) and Meta (formerly Facebook, NASDAQ:META) , introduced audience segmentation based on searches, likes, and group memberships. —Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025

Her efforts were based on event segmentation theory, the idea that people naturally carve continuous experience into chunks in their memory. —Quanta Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025

Managed switches: Higher-priced but offer advanced features such as virtual LANs, traffic segmentation and even the ability to block traffic from specific devices. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025

Buyers praised a stronger categorization of the offer among brands, with better segmentation between workwear and outdoor styles that are the bread-and-butter of the commercial offer at both events. —Alex Wynne, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing segmentation

• segmentation cavity

Rhymes for segmentation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

segmentation

noun

seg·​men·​ta·​tion ˌseg-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

: the process of dividing into segments

especially : the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)

Medical Definition

segmentation

noun

seg·​men·​ta·​tion ˌseg-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act or process of dividing into segments

especially : the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)

2

: annular contraction of smooth muscle (as of the intestine) that seems to cut the part affected into segments compare peristalsis