1. the process of dividing something into separate parts or sections
2. the division of a market into distinct groups of consumers with different needs or characteristics
Usage: business; marketing
3. the process by which an embryo or organism develops distinct body segments
Usage: biology

Examples

• The segmentation of the orange made it easy to share.
• Market segmentation helps companies target specific customer groups.
• The software uses image segmentation to identify different objects.
• Segmentation in insects creates distinct body regions like the head, thorax, and abdomen.
• The company’s segmentation strategy focused on age demographics.
• Data segmentation allows for more precise analysis of customer behavior.