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

Proper network segmentation helps isolate critical systems and limits the blast radius of a breach. —Ian Bramson, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

Wright said a more sophisticated approach to running women’s sports teams, including dynamic pricing on ticketing and market segmentation, should help the entire industry with future profitability. —Alex Sherman, CNBC, 8 May 2025

Are they factored into capital allocation, go-to-market models, or customer segmentation? —Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Connected data empowers organizations to go beyond surface-level segmentation for a nuanced understanding of their audiences, particularly healthcare providers (HCPs) and patient populations. —Kirby Forlin, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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