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segment

US /ˈseɡmənt/UK /ˈseɡmənt/

noun, verb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Our marketing strategy focuses on the premium market segment where profit margins are higher.

Word Family

NounNoun
segment gốc segmentation
VerbVerb
segment gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • sectiona distinct part or subdivision of a document or law
  • sectora plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
  • divisionan army unit large enough to sustain combat

Collocations

  • Easy orange fruit segment
    describing orange fruit segment (round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees)
  • Medium target a lucrative consumer market segment
    to target a lucrative consumer market segment, meaning to intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
  • Hard segment customer databases along behavioral metrics
    to segment customer databases along behavioral metrics, meaning to divide into segments
  • Very Hard a stagnant segment dragging down group profitability
    referring to a stagnant segment dragging down group profitability

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