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

For decades, businesses have been using segmentation to drive incremental sales and profits by identifying consumer cohorts with something in common (e.g., age, gender, geography, income, education, lifestage, shared hobbies among others). —Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Selecting Hispanic consumers as a growth priority segment is just another segmentation approach marketers can use to maximize profits. —Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Advanced customer segmentation: Use your CRM’s segmentation capabilities to create more precise customer groups based on similar buying behaviors to personalize offers. —Paul Ross, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

Advanced Analytics And Customer Insights The role of advanced data analytics in personalization extends beyond basic segmentation. —Don Dodds, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

With more personalized communications becoming more commonplace and important for engagement, segmentation should also be considered. —Ian Talbot, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024

While the current version of the device presented includes a 3-part gate—the simplest version of a dendrite-like structure—the Stanford team aims to introduce further segmentation in the future. —IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2023

This feature is commonplace among email marketing tools, but Klaviyo offers surprisingly sophisticated segmentation options. —Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2024

Image segmentation is a process in computer vision that involves dividing an image into multiple segments or regions, each representing a specific object or area of interest. —Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing segmentation

• segmentation cavity

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