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
Here’s how to segment a lemon: Step 1: Peel the lemon: Using a sharp chef’s knife or paring knife, slice the top and bottom from the lemon to reveal the fruit. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 Much of the blame is placed on brands’ CRM systems and how they are segmented and targeted. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
For the most part, the NFL has become enamored of her — except for a segment of male NFL fans who resent so much attention being paid to her. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025 The segment operates at the intersection of multiple secular growth trends, including smart living, sustainability, and home automation. Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for segment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
Noun
  • States are already grappling with a host of responsibilities the federal government has handed off, including paying a portion of food assistance benefits for the first time.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The recovery took place near Crest Point on the southeast portion of the lake, in the area where the 50-year-old father had been reported missing and was believed to have drowned about 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, officials said.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • LeMessurier also realized his engineers had miscalculated how much stress would be offset by the building’s weight during quartering winds.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The temperatures were expected to reach a high of 79 degrees, a departure for the typically overcast city, as Russia's Mirra Andreeva and Switzerland's Belinda Bencic faced off for the women's singles championships quarter finals.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • But the group wasn't part of the Ukrainian president's initial sit-down with Trump.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Set inside the world of the NFL, the series has a generational family component to it, and Moore will be part of it.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In 1947: After three decades of agitation led by Mahatma Gandhi, India and Pakistan won independence from Great Britain and were partitioned into separate countries.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The Kashmir conflict dates back to 1947, when British colonial rule in India ended and the subcontinent was partitioned into the sovereign states of India and Pakistan.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Your headline is the most important of all profile sections for search optimization.
    William Arruda, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Sheriff’s deputies responded just before 10 p.m. Wednesday to a ShotSpotter alert activation near 42nd Street and Apostolo Circle in the Lemon Hill section of south Sacramento where the 14-year-old boy had been shot in the face, authorities said.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Access to the Intracoastal means crossing the road—the estate is bifurcated by South Ocean Boulevard—where there’s additional parking and the dock, with dual jet ski and boat lifts.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
  • The development process is fragmented, the talent pool is bifurcated and the hodgepodge of tools were all designed for AI development in the cloud, not the edge.
    Rajesh Subramaniam, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • These tools provide managers, entrepreneurs, executives, and consultants with a valuable resource to efficiently dissect complex business issues and derive actionable insights.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Grant Park, dissected by roads, generally lacks cohesion.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Focused on expanding their notorious drug and money laundering organization outside of Detroit, their strained relationship has left the brothers divided.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Spence and his wife, Imaging, divided their time between Wyoming and California before selling their place in Jackson Hole about four years ago.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Segment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segment. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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