Meaning
segment, section
- A portion of a line between two points (geometry).
- A distinct part or section of a whole (market, industry, population).
In a sentence
L'insegnante ci ha chiesto di misurare questo segmento.
The teacher asked us to measure this segment.
L'azienda vuole investire in un nuovo segmento di clientela.
The company wants to invest in a new customer segment.
Non tutti i segmenti del programma hanno avuto successo.
Not all segments of the program were successful.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| segmento | masculine · singular |
| segmenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regular masculine noun with plural in '-i'.
- Common in business jargon: 'segmento di mercato' (market segment).