intersegment

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adjective

in·​ter·​seg·​ment ˌin-tər-ˈseg-mənt How to pronounce intersegment (audio)
variants or less commonly inter-segment
: existing or occurring between segments : intersegmental
intersegment foot motion
specifically : of, relating to, or being business transactions occurring between two or more segments or parts of the same organization
intersegment borrowing
intersegment sales/revenues
made $1.8 million after intersegment eliminations [=after excluding money paid to or received from other segments]

intersegment

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noun

variants or less commonly inter-segment
plural intersegments also inter-segments
: a space or region between segments
earthworm intersegments

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1927, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intersegment was in 1892

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“Intersegment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersegment. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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