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noun seg·men·ta·tion \ ˌseg-mən-ˈtā-shən , -ˌmen- \
|Updated on: 17 Jul 2018

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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  1. the segmentation of the population

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1851

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SEGMENTATION Defined for English Language Learners

segmentation

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Definition of segmentation for English Language Learners

  • : the process of dividing something into parts or segments

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segmentation

noun seg·men·ta·tion \ ˌseg-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən \

medical 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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