What is a line segment in geometry?

[Katepratt]

I want to understand the difference between a line and a line segment. Can someone explain what a line segment is with examples?

 

[sophie]

In geometry, a line segment is a portion of a line that has two endpoints and contains all points in between. A line segment has a specific length, in contrast to a line, which extends infinitely in both directions. A line segment is typically shown by a straight line connecting its endpoints.

 

[Jone]

In geometry, a line segment is a part of a line that has two fixed endpoints. Unlike a line, which extends infinitely in both directions, a line segment has a definite length and includes all points between its two endpoints.

 

[robbin]

In geometry, a line segment is a part of a line that has two fixed endpoints. Unlike a line, it does not extend infinitely. A line segment can be measured and is often denoted by its endpoints, like AB. It’s the simplest geometric figure.