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

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

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

The crisis pushed insurers to refine mortality predictions, leading to more sophisticated risk segmentation. —Tanmay Gupta, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

Nocella hinted at segmentation at the front of the plane, but stopped short of sharing details. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 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