Noun
separating something into fine particles
the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes
(computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk
the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships
Source: WordNetfragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file Source: Internet
Although it was designed to serve multilateral agreements, during several rounds of GATT negotiations (particularly the Tokyo Round) plurilateral agreements created selective trading and caused fragmentation among members. Source: Internet
Among the crew, fragmentation wounds are the most common form of damage. Source: Internet
An application does not need to know the particular mechanisms for sending data via a link to another host, such as the required packet fragmentation on the transmission medium. Source: Internet
A fragmentation bomb exploded, and shrapnel was found around the crater. Source: Internet
In July 1974, he posted a Nielsen ratings record for a local weather forecast — 51% of the audience — that still stands and likely always will because of the fragmentation of the TV market. Source: Internet