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

This could include deciding whether to invest more in video content, shift resources from performance marketing to brand awareness or tweak audience segmentation across campaigns. —Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Dynamic segmentation and segmentation based on events and lead scoring are available only from the Marketing Automation plan upward. —PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024

More accurate data can lead to better customer segmentation and effective marketing strategies. —Cristian Randieri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

Another new change is also auto-white balance segmentation, and this process allows for separate auto-white balance exposures for people in the picture from their background. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing segmentation

• segmentation cavity

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