1. A distinct unit or division of a company that operates as a separate business line or serves a specific market, product category, or customer group
The automotive business segment reported strong growth this quarter.
O segmento de negócio automotivo reportou crescimento forte neste trimestre.
2. In financial reporting, a component of an organization whose revenue and expenses can be separately identified for performance evaluation
Each business segment is evaluated independently for profitability.
Cada segmento de negócio é avaliado independentemente quanto à rentabilidade.