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

Hunt Your Own Weaknesses Start by deploying asset discovery tools to catch rogue instances, using identity mapping to follow trust relationships that create privilege escalation paths, and testing segmentation by attempting lateral movement. —Forrester, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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

For organizations embracing segmentation, analytics and thought leadership, ZBB provides a natural framework to prioritize what works and sunset what doesn’t. —Yogesh Shah, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Picture a future marketing team where customer segmentation, content creation, campaign performance analysis and budget optimization are all managed by interoperable agents. —Chih-Han Yu, Forbes.com, 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