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

2 of 2

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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
Classrooms are often segmented into teams or cohorts, each assigned labels to reinforce group identity and belonging (for example, red and blue teams). Dr. Rami Kaminski, Time, 18 June 2025 Yuasa pulled out another prop: a copy of a tunnel book, a 3D piece that unfolds in a line, segmented into layers. Kambole Campbell, Variety, 14 June 2025
Verb
These brands cater to consumers seeking affordable premium experiences, a segment less affected by moderation trends. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025 American brands were bleeding market share for many years in budget-friendly, smaller vehicles and have, more or less, decided to give up on the segment, Seabaugh says. Mark Dent, HubSpot, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for segment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
Noun
  • The Council of Economic Advisers, an agency within the presidential executive office, estimates that changes in the legislation will help push the portion of seniors with exemptions and deductions exceeding Social Security income to 88%, from 64% under current law.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 7 July 2025
  • By Tuesday, major heat risk will shift further east and affect coastal and other portions of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • In Middletown, Portland, and Cromwell 2,000 are left homeless, and many are quartered in the State Armory, the Salvation Army headquarters, and the Swedish Orphanage in Cromwell.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • As part of more than $1 billion in tax cuts, the new budget includes a provision backed by Perez that eliminates a 2% sales tax that businesses pay when leasing commercial space.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
  • The final season will air in three parts spread between November and December.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Modern Israel was established following a United Nations plan to partition the territory of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
  • In 1947, the U.N. voted to partition Mandatory Palestine into two states, one Arab and one Jewish.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Three sections of the roof at Seabrook Brothers & Sons caved in around 1:30 p.m., NJ.com reported.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
  • The chapter’s first section responds to a tendency in Harry Potter studies to interpret the series as if its version of magic portrays a profoundly different and salutary alternative to Muggle technology.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Either way, the mood in Iranian circles close to the regime has bifurcated, I’m told.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 June 2025
  • The lineup of partners for the 2025 agreement (The CW, CBS and ESPN) suggests the Pac-12 is prioritizing exposure on linear TV for its longer-term deal — a wise move given how the sport could bifurcate into upper and lower tiers in the 2030s.
    Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • From their looks to the culture to the music, fans have been dissecting the film and its characters for any signs of real-life K-pop inspirations.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The hard part is dissecting a legend without soiling a mystery.
    Christopher Borrelli, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The brand’s production is divided between Paris and Istanbul, the latter being a city with family ties for India.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
  • The Oval Office’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ has divided opinion, after estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found the policies would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 June 2025

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“Segment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segment. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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