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self-segment

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˌsɛlf sɛɡˈmɛnt/
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1

verb

Meaning 1

To choose a product or service on the basis of factors such as quality and price, rather than because of targeted marketing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, marketing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To place oneself in a particular group, for example when responding to a survey.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: self-identify

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To cause a thing to acquire appropriate size by a planned process.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From self- + segment.