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Keep "segments" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "segments" intact in the sentence you are editing.
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After choosing a replacement for "segments", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
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10 total sentences available.
Some systems, such as Burroughs B5500, do not use paging to implement virtual memory. Instead, they use segmentation, that divide virtual address spaces into variable-length segments. A virtual address consists of a segment number and an offset within the segment.
Source: tatoeba (722661)
The students are learning how to solve problems using line segments.
Source: tatoeba (4451721)
The mid-ocean ridge consists of thousands of individual volcanoes or volcanic ridge segments which periodically erupt.
Source: tatoeba (6675715)
Local municipalities are obliged to use the fund for food, medicines and other essential goods for citizens of the poorest segments of Italian society.
Source: tatoeba (8643331)
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Closest matches include acts, categorize, classify, cohort, customer group.
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