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segments

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛɡmənts]

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Learn how to use segments in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a part of a line that is between two points. Imagine drawing a line with a pencil and then picking two spots on that line. The part of the line between those two spots is called a segment.

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The teacher asked us to draw a line segment between point A and point B.

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This shape does not contain any line segments; it's just a circle.

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Can you identify all the line segments in this diagram?

Context: “business”

(noun) a part or section of a larger group or market. Think about when a store sells different products. Each type of product or customer group can be called a segment.

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The company decided to focus on a new market segment to increase sales.

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The product was so broad that it failed to appeal to any specific market segment.

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Which segment of the market will you target with your new campaign?

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) a distinct part of something, like an organ or a body part, that can be seen as a section of the whole. For example, the arm can be thought of in segments such as the upper arm and forearm.

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The doctor explained that the brain has several segments each responsible for different functions.

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This model doesn't show the segments of the heart clearly; it looks like one piece.

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What are the main segments of the human nervous system?

Context: “organization”

(verb) to divide something into parts or sections. Imagine you have a big pizza and you cut it into slices. Each slice is a segment of the whole pizza.

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She segmented the audience into different groups based on their interests.

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He didn't segment the data correctly, making it hard to understand.

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How will you segment the information for your presentation?

How to pronounce segments

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛɡmənts]

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