segment 1 of 2

as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled I think I lost one segment of this model kit

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segment

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How is the word segment distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of segment are division, fragment, member, part, piece, portion, and section. While all these words mean "something less than the whole," segment applies to a part separated or marked out by or as if by natural lines of cleavage.

the retired segment of the population

Where would division be a reasonable alternative to segment?

The synonyms division and segment are sometimes interchangeable, but division applies to a large or diversified part.

the manufacturing division of the company

When can fragment be used instead of segment?

The meanings of fragment and segment largely overlap; however, fragment applies to a part produced by or as if by breaking off.

only a fragment of the play still exists

In what contexts can member take the place of segment?

While the synonyms member and segment are close in meaning, member suggests one of the functional units composing a body.

a structural member

When might part be a better fit than segment?

Although the words part and segment have much in common, part is a general term appropriate when indefiniteness is required.

they ran only part of the way

When could piece be used to replace segment?

The words piece and segment can be used in similar contexts, but piece applies to a separate or detached part of a whole.

a puzzle with 500 pieces

When would portion be a good substitute for segment?

The words portion and segment are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, portion implies an assigned or allotted part.

cut the pie into six portions

When is it sensible to use section instead of segment?

In some situations, the words section and segment are roughly equivalent. However, section applies to a relatively small or uniform part.

the entertainment section of the newspaper

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of segment
Noun
Gardening will be among the video segments on tap for this summer, Peterson says. Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025 When The View returned, the Williams segment continued with the hosts speaking with Ginalisa Monterroso from Connect Care Advisory Group, which assists older patients in navigating health care situations. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
That forced her to work hard, plan ahead, and choose an academic path segmented enough to ensure full scholarships. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 Sure, all 10 cars were put through their paces on the same closed circuit of the Concours Club, just outside Miami, where the track was segmented into drills that included acceleration and braking tests, a slalom sequence, and an emergency lane-change maneuver, among others. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for segment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
Noun
  • The residential portion spans almost 2,700 square foot with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with soaring double-height ceilings, oversized arched windows, and a sleek gas fireplace.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
  • When available and designed correctly, a mega backdoor Roth strategy can be a powerful option to accelerate participants’ retirement savings and shelter a portion of their retirement savings from taxes.
    Rick Unser, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Before luxury quartered off the community and gentrified the kinship.
    Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The buck stopped at 15 yards, slightly quartering to him.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • As part of Tascan’s new focus, the streamer has opted to discontinue plans for additional games for Netflix Stories.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Automatic Password Hacking Machine Confirmed—Stop Using Passwords Now Abolishing ACL won’t end funding for Older Americans Act programs or RAISE, though Congress could cut their budgets later this year as part of broader Republican effort to cut domestic spending.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Sir Mark Sykes, of the Sykes-Picot Agreement that partitioned the Ottoman Empire, promised it to the French.
    Selim Can Sazak, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2016
  • Zoom in: The Victorian mansion was built in 1886 as the home of businessmen Abraham Klauber before it was partitioned into apartment units.
    Andrew Keatts, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Many of Elliott’s former co-stars and colleagues showed their support in the comment section of his sad announcement.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Fans were quick to flock to the comment section, offering the pop star words of encouragement.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This will be used as a proof point by both venture capital optimists and pessimists, as industry sentiment gets increasingly bifurcated.
    Lucinda Shen, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Without the long corridor bifurcating the building, more units can have windows on multiple walls, which improves air flow and lets in more natural light.
    Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But under recent case law — including the Structured Asset Sales v. Sheeran decision — courts have become increasingly focused on what can be dissected and filtered out on paper, rather than what is felt through the music itself.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • This technique, which involves dissecting the stomachs of euthanized animals, provides a snapshot of their recent meals.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The new retrospective is divided into seven chapters that showcase different thematic or formal aspects of Abercrombie’s career, including the miniatures and still lifes that are often overlooked.
    Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Crockett made the comments while criticizing Democrats for becoming divided on the issue.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Segment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segment. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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