das Segment
segment
A part, section, or area of something larger.
EXAMPLE
Das letzte Segment der Fernsehsendung war ein Interview mit dem Autor.
The last segment of the television program was an interview with the author.
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Meanings
das Segment
segment
In business and marketing, a specific group of customers with similar characteristics, needs, or buying behavior.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich auf das hochpreisige Segment des Automarktes.
The company focuses on the high-priced segment of the car market.
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segment
In geometry, a part of a surface or solid that is separated off by one or more lines or planes, e.g. a circular segment.
EXAMPLE
Im Mathematikunterricht haben wir gelernt, die Fläche von einem Kreissegment zu berechnen.
In math class, we learned how to calculate the area of a circular segment.
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segment
In biology, one of several identical or similar sections that make up an animal's body.
EXAMPLE
Der Körper eines Regenwurms besteht aus vielen einzelnen Segmenten.
The body of an earthworm consists of many individual segments.
Usage tips
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'Segment' is a word that is used more often in written language, specialist texts, or formal contexts. It sounds more technical and precise than more general words like 'Teil' (part) or 'Abschnitt' (section).
EXAMPLE
Die Analyse unterteilt den Markt in verschiedene Segmente.
The analysis divides the market into different segments.
Context clue
You can almost always recognize the exact meaning of 'Segment' (segment) from the specialist field. If you are talking about business, it refers to a part of the market or a customer group. In the context of geometry, it refers to an area; in biology, to a body section.
EXAMPLE
Jedes Segment des Wurms kann sich unabhängig bewegen.
Each segment of the worm can move independently.
Typical collocations
In business and marketing, 'Segment' (segment) is part of many fixed terms. Common compounds are 'Marktsegment' (market segment), 'Kundensegment' (customer segment), and 'Preissegment' (price segment).
EXAMPLE
Dieses Produkt ist für ein jüngeres Marktsegment gedacht.
This product is intended for a younger market segment.
Fixed term
In geometry, the most common and important collocation is the term 'Kreissegment' (circular segment). It refers to a specific part of a circle bounded by a chord and an arc.
EXAMPLE
Die Aufgabe war, den Flächeninhalt des Kreissegments zu bestimmen.
The task was to determine the area of the circular segment.
Compare with
Segment vs Teil
part
Both words can refer to an area of a larger whole. „Teil“ is general and does not imply any particular structure; „Segment“ more strongly suggests a recognizable or systematic division. Use „Teil“ for a general description and „Segment“ when the whole has been deliberately divided into sections.
Segment
Dieses Segment des Berichts enthält die Ergebnisse der Umfrage.
This segment of the report contains the survey results.
Teil
Dieser Teil des Berichts beschreibt die Ergebnisse.
This part of the report describes the results.
In real life
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