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 The highest tier, Premium, starts at $80 per month and adds customizable automation and segmentation, Google Ads manager, 500 SMS messages, revenue reporting, and SEO recommendations. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Phoneme segmentation means breaking down the individual sounds within words kids hear. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 Relying on hyper-segmentation is at the core of Ground Up’s growth strategy. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 Given increasing market segmentation, companies may decide to focus on only one or more segments. — Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for segmentation

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Maintain Compost Bins Compost piles need to be kept damp in order to accelerate organic decomposition.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Authorities also found numerous dead animals in advanced stages of decomposition, including hundreds of chickens that investigators said had been discarded in bags and fed to the dogs, according to The Straits Times and The Standard.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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As for crypto, 83 House Democrats embarrassingly joined the Republicans to pass the CLARITY Act that would preside over the dissolution of financial protections for the American bank and retirement fund user.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Decertification of the union would lead to the dissolution of the contract, which currently sets pay, benefits and workplace rules for employees.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

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The petition said funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
While theatrical distribution has gotten substantial attention as Paramount has sought regulatory approval for the WBD acquisition, much less focus has been paid to cable distribution, a sector of the industry that has been in decline.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 July 2026

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