segmentation

noun

Definition of segmentationnext
as in decomposition
the process of dividing something into parts or segments the segmentation of the population

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Recent Examples of segmentation Over the next 12 months, expect greater segmentation rather than simply more refreshers on the menu. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Hi3D treats color processing as a manufacturing challenge, combining intelligent color segmentation, printing constraints, and real filament matching to create multi-color models that balance visual quality and practical production. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 That could put an end to this depressingly outdated segmentation. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, generic email campaigns are being replaced by dynamic email content and SMS segmentation, which offer retailers and brands significantly higher ROI than cold ad campaigns. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for segmentation
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  1. decomposition
  2. dissolution
  3. distribution
Noun
  • His hands and legs were bound, duct tape covered his face, and his body was burned and showed signs of decomposition, according to the record.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Soil organic matter is a rich substance created by the decomposition of the carbon-rich litter layer above it, forming a layer that soil scientists call the O-horizon.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of decomposition
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  • Spears detailed the dissolution of her relationship with Timberlake in her 2023 memoir, The Woman in Me.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Amuom said the dissolution had contributed to the insecurity by leaving key local government posts vacant.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissolution
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  • The program offers discussions of financing and distribution, opportunities to present unfinished work and pitch projects, and meetings with industry representatives.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Irish production and distribution shingle, which specializes in horror and adjacent genre movies, is handling worldwide sales on the film, which recently wrapped principal photography.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of distribution

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“Segmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segmentation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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