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
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 press release included a photograph of Morales Reyes and a segment of one of the letters, days after investigators concluded Morales Reyes almost certainly did not write it, since Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025 When the stress exceeds the fault’s resistance, the locked segment abruptly slips, releasing energy in the form of seismic waves, heat, and rock fracturing. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for segment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segment
Noun
  • Thursday's season 7 debut included a teaser looking ahead toward future episodes, with a portion near the end including a shot of the 45-year-old All's Fair star getting an MRI before discussing an update on her health.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Most reserve commands only see their soldiers for two or three days per month, and a significant portion of part-time troops live far away from their units and commute hundreds of miles for their days in uniform.
    Davis Winkie, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But there was no coup insofar as the military remained quartered rather than actively joining the protests or issuing a threat to compel the prime minister to resign.
    John Joseph Chin, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The closest buck was quartering away to my right, running hard.
    Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As part of Monday's announcement, the company said Dan Rosensweig will return as CEO effective immediately, replacing Nathan Schultz, who will step down from the role and remain as an executive advisor to Rosensweig and Chegg's board.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The most helpful part of the experience was his support and guidance.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But one item, framed on the glass wall partitioning the different areas of the restaurant, stands out from the rest — a single pair of hot pink men's underpants.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Through the video’s comment section, Silva also discovered the Y2K fashion rule that the jeans went as a pair with thongs.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • By the end of the game, hundreds of shirtless brethren had joined in on the revelry, stretching across four sections and making headlines.
    Justin Williams, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Consumers are also increasingly bifurcated.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Braude described Gaza’s reality as bifurcated.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tallulah’s career was also a vehicle to dissect what makes young people gravitate to — and hate — each other.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
  • On this week’s Nashville Now, Hale and Halestorm guitarist Joe Hottinger breaks down Nashville’s vital rock scene, dissect the making of Everest, and makes at least one Spinal Tap reference.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Senate Republicans are trying to divide Democrats on Thursday with a vote that would pay government workers deemed essential who are working without pay during the shutdown.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In the trailer, Whitney drops the bomb that she is set to start her own MomTok, as the group continues to be divided.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Segment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segment. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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