In geometry:
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Segment: A segment, often referred to as a line segment, is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct endpoints. It contains all the points between these two endpoints. For example, if you have two points A and B, the segment connecting A and B includes all points on the line between A and B, and is denoted as \( \overline{AB} \).
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Congruent: The term "congruent" describes two figures or shapes that are the same in size and shape. In the context of segments, two segments are considered congruent if they have the same length, regardless of their orientation or position. This is often denoted with the symbol \( \cong \). For example, if segment AB is congruent to segment CD, it can be written as \( \overline{AB} \cong \overline{CD} \).
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