segmentation

/ˌsɛɡmənˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of dividing something into separate parts or segments.
    • The segmentation of the market helped the company target different age groups.
    • In biology class, we studied the segmentation of the earthworm's body.
    • The software allows for easy segmentation of the video into clips.
  2. In biology, the division of an animal or plant body into repeated sections or segments.
    • Some animals show clear external segmentation, while others have internal segmentation only.
    • Segmentation is a key feature of annelids like leeches and earthworms.
    • The segmentation of the insect's body includes the head, thorax, and abdomen.
  3. In marketing, the division of a broad consumer or business market into sub-groups based on shared characteristics.
    • Age and income are common factors used in customer segmentation.
    • The company's segmentation strategy focused on young professionals.
    • Market segmentation helps businesses create ads that appeal to specific audiences.
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