segmentation
noun
seg·men·ta·tion
ˌseg-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
: the process of dividing into segments
especially
: the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)
Examples of segmentation in a Sentence
the segmentation of the population
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The data source must be well-curated — The segmentation issue explained above highlights the challenge of using unstructured public data, which was where both Rich and I started our experiments.
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Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
This involves individuals manually sifting through every part of the 3D map to check for segmentation errors.
—Isabel Fraser, WIRED, 15 Aug. 2024
There were two main tasks: segmentation and ink detection.
—Tomas Weber, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
This enables more precise targeting, segmentation and automation across email, mobile and push notifications.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
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Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
This involves individuals manually sifting through every part of the 3D map to check for segmentation errors.
—Isabel Fraser, WIRED, 15 Aug. 2024
There were two main tasks: segmentation and ink detection.
—Tomas Weber, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
This enables more precise targeting, segmentation and automation across email, mobile and push notifications.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for segmentation
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“Segmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/segmentation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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segmentation
noun
seg·men·ta·tion
ˌseg-mən-ˈtā-shən
-ˌmen-
: the process of dividing into segments
especially
: the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)
Medical Definition
segmentation
noun
seg·men·ta·tion
ˌseg-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or process of dividing into segments
especially
: the formation of many cells from a single cell (as in a developing egg)
2
: annular contraction of smooth muscle (as of the intestine) that seems to cut the part affected into segments compare peristalsis
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