| 1. In general refers to any object that can be broken up into multiple parts. For example a text, string, or other data could be broken up into different segments that may or may not be related. 2. With computer memory a memory segment or segmentation is a portion of memory that has been restricted for use for a current running process. Each of these segments are stored in one or more of the segment registers: CodeSegment (CS), DataSegment (DS), StackSegment (SS), or ExtraSegment (ES/FS/GS). 3. A LCD segment is a single bar that is used to help create a character on a LCD display. For example, a clock may use a 7-segment LCD to display each of the numbers as shown
in the image to the right. In the example the "8" number is utilizing all seven segments and the "5" is using five segments.4. When referring to a network a network segment or LAN segment is a portion of a network that has been separated from other portions of a network. The network is separated by using network devices such as routers, bridges, and/or repeaters. 5. A portion of the hard disk drive or partition is sometimes referred to as a partition segment. Also see: Display definitions, LCD, Network definitions, Split
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