SEGMENTATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

segmentation

noun

Definition of segmentation

as in decomposition

the process of dividing something into parts or segments the segmentation of the population

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Recent Examples of segmentation Over the next 12 months, expect greater segmentation rather than simply more refreshers on the menu. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Hi3D treats color processing as a manufacturing challenge, combining intelligent color segmentation, printing constraints, and real filament matching to create multi-color models that balance visual quality and practical production. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 That could put an end to this depressingly outdated segmentation. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, generic email campaigns are being replaced by dynamic email content and SMS segmentation, which offer retailers and brands significantly higher ROI than cold ad campaigns. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for segmentation

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The prosecutor then showed the jury Daniela’s shirt, which the detective said was stained by brown decomposition fluid, and Julia’s clothing, including her underwear soaked in blood.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
The remains weighed only 27 pounds when they were discovered in an advanced state of decomposition.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

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The formal dissolution of parliament will need to be approved by the Cabinet, which Sánchez has convened for later Monday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
The formal dissolution of parliament will need to be approved by the Cabinet, which Sánchez had convened for later Monday.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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Overlapping with Zaslav during their time at NBCU, Perrette rose to president of digital and affiliate distribution.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The destroyer has enhanced electrical power distribution and additional cooling capacity to support its advanced systems.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

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