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
Anyone building on the platform has to factor in tier-segmentation risk as part of their roadmap planning.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
That meant advanced underwriting, using external data (e.g. property-level insights and environmental risk data); continuous re-underwriting at renewal; and better segmentation of risk across our own balance sheet and partners.
—Richard McCathron, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Researchers used image-segmentation software to identify suspicious wound regions and generate a matching light mask.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Viva’s owner, Grupo IAMSA, also operates a giant bus network and was fined in an antitrust investigation for monopolistic practices related to price manipulation and route segmentation in 2022.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
That meant advanced underwriting, using external data (e.g. property-level insights and environmental risk data); continuous re-underwriting at renewal; and better segmentation of risk across our own balance sheet and partners.
—Richard McCathron, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Researchers used image-segmentation software to identify suspicious wound regions and generate a matching light mask.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Viva’s owner, Grupo IAMSA, also operates a giant bus network and was fined in an antitrust investigation for monopolistic practices related to price manipulation and route segmentation in 2022.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segmentation
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Seasoned explorers will generally bring gas meters to check for dangerous levels of fumes, including potentially flammable hydrogen sulfide, which is produced by decomposition, Duncan said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The octopus had been preserved in formaldehyde, which halts decomposition.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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His superlative shot-stopping ability, commanding distribution and defining game-winning moments this season contributed substantially to the Gunners ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League trophy – this after so many recent near misses.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In contrast, nonbiological samples had a wider distribution of chain lengths.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Segmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segmentation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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