How do you use "segment" in a sentence?

The company targets the luxury segment of the market. This segment of the population is most affected by the changes. The orange was divided into segments.

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Q: What does "segment" mean?

A separate part of something; a section or portion A segment is a distinct section or part of something larger. It's used in various contexts: in business for 'market segment' (a specific group of customers), in broadcasting for a portion of a programme, and in geometry for part of a line or circle. As a verb, it means to divide into separate parts.

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

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Significado: A separate part of something; a section or portion

部分，片段

segmento, sección

セグメント、部分

부분, 구간, 세그먼트

A segment is a distinct section or part of something larger. It's used in various contexts: in business for 'market segment' (a specific group of customers), in broadcasting for a portion of a programme, and in geometry for part of a line or circle. As a verb, it means to divide into separate parts.

「segment」是某物较大整体中的一个独特部分。用于各种语境：在商业中指'market segment'（细分市场，特定的客户群）；在广播中指节目的一部分；在几何学中指线段或圆弧的一部分。作为动词，意为分成不同的部分。

«Segment» es una sección o parte distinta de algo más grande. Se usa en varios contextos: en negocios para «market segment» (un grupo específico de clientes), en televisión para una porción de un programa, y en geometría para parte de una línea o círculo. Como verbo, significa dividir en partes separadas.

「segment」は、より大きなものの明確なセクションまたは部分です。ビジネスでは「market segment」（特定の顧客グループ）、放送では番組の一部、幾何学では線分や円弧の一部など、さまざまな文脈で使われます。動詞としては、別々の部分に分けることを意味します。

segment는 더 큰 것의 뚜렷한 부분이나 구간입니다. 비즈니스에서는 'market segment(시장 세그먼트, 특정 고객 집단)', 방송에서는 프로그램의 한 부분, 기하학에서는 선이나 원의 일부를 가리키는 등 다양한 맥락에서 사용됩니다. 동사로는 별도의 부분으로 나눈다는 뜻입니다.

Ejemplos

The company targets the luxury segment of the market.
该公司针对市场的高端细分群体。
La empresa se dirige al segmento de lujo del mercado.
その会社は市場の高級セグメントをターゲットにしています。
그 회사는 시장의 고급 세그먼트를 타겟으로 하고 있습니다.
This segment of the population is most affected by the changes.
这一部分人群受变化的影响最大。
Este segmento de la población es el más afectado por los cambios.
この人口層は変化の影響を最も受けています。
이 인구 계층은 변화의 영향을 가장 많이 받고 있습니다.
The orange was divided into segments.
橙子被分成了一瓣瓣。
La naranja se dividió en gajos.
オレンジは房に分けられました。
오렌지가 여러 조각으로 나뉘었습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'segmentum' meaning 'a strip or piece cut off', from 'secare' (to cut). Related to 'section', 'sector', 'insect' (cut into), 'bisect', and 'secateurs'. The marketing sense of 'market segment' appeared in the 1950s.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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