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segment

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛɡmənt]

Word

Learn how to use segment in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How many segments are in that chocolate bar?

Context: “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.

Example

The teacher asked us to segment the story into different chapters.

Example

I couldn't segment the whole cake because it was already gone.

Example

Can we segment this project so each person has a specific task?

How to pronounce segment

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛɡmənt]

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