Segmenting

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛɡˈmɛntɪŋ/

Segmenting (verb)

  1. To split something into separate sections so each part can be dealt with separately.
  2. To divide information into groups based on shared features, so patterns are easier to see.
  3. To cut a recording into time sections for analysis, editing, or automatic recognition.

Examples

  • The teacher is segmenting the story into parts for easier reading.
  • We are segmenting the plan into parts so it is simpler.