segment
Prononciation : [ˈsɛɡmənt]
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Contexte : « mathematics »
(noun) a part of a line that is between two points. Imagine drawing a line between two dots. That line is a segment because it connects those two points directly.
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The segment between points A and B is exactly 5 centimeters long.
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There was no segment between those two points; they were too far apart.
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Can you show me the segment connecting points C and D?
Contexte : « division »
(noun) a section or piece of something that can be separated from a whole. Think about a pizza; when you cut it, each slice you take out is a segment of the pizza.
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Each segment of the orange is juicy and sweet.
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The segment that was left after cutting was too small to share.
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How many segments are in that chocolate bar?
Contexte : « division »
(verb) to divide something into smaller parts or sections. Just like when you want to share your toy with friends, you might segment it so everyone has a piece to play with.
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The teacher asked us to segment the story into different chapters.
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I couldn't segment the whole cake because it was already gone.
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Can we segment this project so each person has a specific task?
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