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

Intelligent segmentation builds it. —Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

Ditch Demographics for Behavioral Clustering Using Traditional segmentation methods seems to have failed Kohl’s. —Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Dedicated strategists now guide client relationships and business needs from the inside out, ensuring decisions ranging from audience segmentation to creative execution are intentional and coherent. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025

Delta says segmentation is coming to high-end cabins Of the 92% of eligible voters who cast ballots, 71% voted against the contract, the union said. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 July 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