Definition of segmentation
: the process of dividing into segments; especially : the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)
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the segmentation of the population
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The issue of downgrades is now being exacerbated by the increasing segmentation of airline cabins, a quickening trend within the industry.
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Some example customer segmentation approaches include: The Polk Company refers to 108 SuperNiches, which, when narrowed down to 26 Niches, correspond to letters of the alphabet.
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First Known Use of segmentation
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SEGMENTATION Defined for English Language Learners
segmentation
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: the process of dividing something into parts or segments
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segmentation
playMedical Definition of segmentation
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
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