segment 1 of 2

as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled I think I lost one segment of this model kit

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segment

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How is the word segment distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of segment are division, fragment, member, part, piece, portion, and section. While all these words mean "something less than the whole," segment applies to a part separated or marked out by or as if by natural lines of cleavage.

the retired segment of the population

Where would division be a reasonable alternative to segment?

The synonyms division and segment are sometimes interchangeable, but division applies to a large or diversified part.

the manufacturing division of the company

When can fragment be used instead of segment?

The meanings of fragment and segment largely overlap; however, fragment applies to a part produced by or as if by breaking off.

only a fragment of the play still exists

In what contexts can member take the place of segment?

While the synonyms member and segment are close in meaning, member suggests one of the functional units composing a body.

a structural member

When might part be a better fit than segment?

Although the words part and segment have much in common, part is a general term appropriate when indefiniteness is required.

they ran only part of the way

When could piece be used to replace segment?

The words piece and segment can be used in similar contexts, but piece applies to a separate or detached part of a whole.

a puzzle with 500 pieces

When would portion be a good substitute for segment?

The words portion and segment are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, portion implies an assigned or allotted part.

cut the pie into six portions

When is it sensible to use section instead of segment?

In some situations, the words section and segment are roughly equivalent. However, section applies to a relatively small or uniform part.

the entertainment section of the newspaper

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of segment
Noun
Distributors, of course, are working to segment every niche offering, and splitting Spanish-language from English is a move that has been discussed for some time. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 The flat plane, ringed by roads and segmented by straight paths, was orderly and open, an ideal stage for planting pavilions and managing crowds. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Red Clay Strays aren’t seeking to be spiritual leaders, Coleman told fans during the segment. Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025 Shaking in his seat, Dobby initially hesitated to comment on the subject, but then segment anchor Michael Che offered him some encouragement. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for segment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
Noun
  • If passed, the bill would force hundreds of dispensaries and smoke shops across the state to remove large portions of their inventory.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • That means Swift incorporated a portion of the pop classic's composition into her version, in this case the melody and beginning chorus lyrics.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The closest buck was quartering away to my right, running hard.
    Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This military incursion sparked the American Revolution and led to the Constitution's Third Amendment, forbidding troops from being quartered in homes during peacetime.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The tournament is part of an effort to remove grass carp from the three lakes.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The offseason chatter has been very positive, and Coward could be a part of Memphis’ rotation from the outset.
    Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, muntins are the thin, vertical and horizontal pieces of wood that form a pattern within that latticework and provide structure for fittings such as Shoji screens and Fusuma sliding doors that are used to partition rooms in a house.
    Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In 1920, the British government, under the Government of Ireland Act, partitioned Ireland, carving off six counties in the north and setting up the Protestant majority government of Northern Ireland.
    Philip Metres August 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The job only got heavier on this hot and sunny Sunday, when the home team was booed off the field at halftime by the sections of MetLife that weren’t filled with Cowboys fans.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Hundreds of thousands of the paper’s readers abandoned it last year when Bezos decided not to endorse in the presidential election and to overhaul the opinion section.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Especially given the value of sports rights, some programmers could also bifurcate their rights.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Since the political rise of Trump in 2016, social media largely bifurcated into two distinct camps on either side of the MAGA divide.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Burt dissects every era and ties the albums to work by literary greats.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Tua Tagovailoa’s costly turnovers, issues on the offensive and defensive lines, the lack of turnovers, and pressure placed on quarterbacks and everything else that’s wrong with the team general manager Chris Grier built, and Mike McDaniel coaches has been dissected to death.
    Omar Kelly October 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Taiwan’s tender architecture is divided into two parts for 2026 and 2027.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Segment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segment. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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