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

2 of 2

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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
During the night, Kreischer was seen in the audience drinking and chugging beer and in a backstage segment that unfolded when he was being interviewed. EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The segment began with Care4Kids' executive director Alison Bakewell and volunteer baker Roberta explaining what the organization does. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Employers can also segment their internal communications' strategies by department or geography and think about unique ways to engage those specific groups. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 The brain was not just segmenting at the boundaries people recognized as meaningful scene changes. Quanta Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for segment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
Noun
  • OneNote's clipper can grab an entire website, a portion of a website, or just the content of an article.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Judah discovered his double portion, while his dad had one and mom had none.
    Ronnie Li, USA Today, 14 Apr. 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
  • The event is part of Giant Steps’ Denim & Diamonds Gala, where Grandin will be headlining speaker.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is an amazing, minimal laptop that could be part of your life for $70 less.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Putin waged war to partition or colonize Ukraine.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
  • That factoid is soon made very, very clear; the slide and the ball pit are also red, as is the huge sectional at the center of the family room, the chandelier above, the velvet ropes that partition the area, the dramatically swooping drapes, and the nearby pair of ginormous bean bags.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Don’t skip the fantastic songs or sections with actual lyrics!
    David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Instagram comment sections are flooded with hearts and flowers; the media memorializes a tragedy.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Streaming, meanwhile, has bifurcated the nature of the modern-day executive, creating a fundamentally different structure with its own unique rules and incentives that differ from those that apply to executives who work at a traditional studio or network.
    Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 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
  • Meet officials had automatic timing in three spots — the 1,500, 1,600 and mile — but dissecting the two shorter races is always very time-consuming and Dailey was anxiously awaiting the official 1600-meter time.
    Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • That’s one to dissect through the offseason.
    Arthur Staple, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The city is divided along sectarian lines: The south is home mostly to Sunni Muslims, while the northern neighborhoods are mostly Alawite.
    Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Passengers are divided on the appropriateness of removing shoes during flights, citing comfort versus hygiene and safety.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Segment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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