section vs segment

section and segment both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
section	Yes	No	Yes	No
segment	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, section and segment are synonyms defined as:

section and segment: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

As nouns, segment is a hypernym of section; that is, segment is a word with a broader meaning than section:

As verbs, section and segment are synonyms defined as:

section (noun)	segment (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)	one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object	one of the parts into which something naturally divides
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile

section (verb)	segment (verb)
divide into segments	divide into segments
	divide or split up