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
In essence, your brand-new product aimed at a global audience must be launched through CRM segmentation, personalized content, approvals from legal and landing pages—all coordinated together on time.
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Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Proper network segmentation helps isolate critical systems and limits the blast radius of a breach.
—Ian Bramson, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Wright said a more sophisticated approach to running women’s sports teams, including dynamic pricing on ticketing and market segmentation, should help the entire industry with future profitability.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Are they factored into capital allocation, go-to-market models, or customer segmentation?
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Proper network segmentation helps isolate critical systems and limits the blast radius of a breach.
—Ian Bramson, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Wright said a more sophisticated approach to running women’s sports teams, including dynamic pricing on ticketing and market segmentation, should help the entire industry with future profitability.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Are they factored into capital allocation, go-to-market models, or customer segmentation?
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segmentation
Noun
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The only way to escape is the immediate dissolution of this system and initiate a people’s responsive and democratic government.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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But whatever the reasons for the dissolution, the friendship was rooted in a real bond.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Platforms like YouTube and Instagram are providing distribution and control of their stories in ways once unimaginable—and allowing people with disabilities the chance to reach audiences once unheard of.—
Alan Schwarz,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Substack offers a comprehensive solution that combines website functionality, blogging capability, newsletter distribution and podcast hosting.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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“Segmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segmentation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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