Used in a Sentence

segments

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for segments.

Editorial note

This means that reordering code segments, renaming variables, inlining or lifting functions wouldn't affect a match, if the code is semantically equivalent.

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Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

One of the parts into which any body naturally separates or is divided; a part divided or cut off; a section; a portion.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of segments gathered in one view.

noun

One of the parts into which any body naturally separates or is divided; a part divided or cut off; a section; a portion.

noun

A length of some object.

noun

A straight path between two points that is the shortest distance between them; a line segment.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for segments.

noun

One of the parts into which any body naturally separates or is divided; a part divided or cut off; a section; a portion.

noun

A length of some object.

noun

A straight path between two points that is the shortest distance between them; a line segment.

noun

(mathematics) A portion.

Example sentences

1

This means that reordering code segments, renaming variables, inlining or lifting functions wouldn't affect a match, if the code is semantically equivalent.

2

Intel's segments were useful to its credit as they're way more efficient than address space or paged protection.

3

This required frequent modifications of already-constructed segments, and it's unclear how beneficial this methodology was in the end.

4

CPI enforces a similar property on pointers with an interesting design and segments in its strongest form.

5

Don't want to allow a certain segment of the population to do the same thing that other segments already do?

6

A few were clever enough to use segments like the old high assurance A1 systems did.

7

Of course they're in different segments, but financial results are all that matter ultimately.

8

Thus these bubbles, even if they do not wipe everyone out can have serious long term effects for segments of the economy.

9

It's unfortunate but the reality is that manufacturers are too cheap/lazy to segregate devices on to separate L2 segments, deploy fw or keyed A3E until forced to by exposure of hack demos.

10

Gradually we introduce new nodes on the line—prioritizing segments where the curve bends more sharply.

11

Some of these routes will probably never be viable on their own, but the segments of track might be needed some day as a detour.

12

No, you are just totally oblivious to Nvidia's product segments.

Quote examples

1

Actually, Boston's infamous Big Dig project used so called "fast track construction," wherein construction on earlier segments was started before the design of later segments was finished[1].

2

Maybe the multimedia / entertainment / "cloud services" power user segments are big enough to justify it, though.

3

Above that, "delivering more value" is a growth issue (your ability to meet the needs of additional segments of the market).

4

I don't know who they are talking to, but these "licenses" which they approve are chock full of constraints against various segments of the user community.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use segments in a sentence?

This means that reordering code segments, renaming variables, inlining or lifting functions wouldn't affect a match, if the code is semantically equivalent.

What does segments mean?

One of the parts into which any body naturally separates or is divided; a part divided or cut off; a section; a portion.

What part of speech is segments?

segments is commonly used as noun.