BusinessSeptember 3, 2026
intersubsegment
IN-ter-sub-SEG-ment
Definition
Refers to a transaction, payment, or relationship occurring between smaller parts (subsegments) that both fall under the same larger division of a company.
Etymology
Formed by combining the Latin prefix 'inter-' (meaning between or among) with 'subsegment', which is composed of the Latin 'sub-' (under/below) and 'segmentum' (a piece or section).
In the news
In the article, the term is used to explain the complexity of accounting for financial flows within large organizations like UnitedHealth Group, specifically when different parts of the same division trade with each other.
Mapping vertical integration in US health insurance
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