fragmentation

Noun

Meaning

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

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Synonyms

atomization atomisation division dissociation separatism spread distribution split separation breaking gap fraction fission breakdown dissolution
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Antonyms

union group system party combination connection
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Hypernyms

division storage explosion decomposition detonation disintegration

Phrases with the word

fragmentation of personality personality fragmentation atomic fragmentation bone fragmentation continental fragmentation nuclear fragmentation

Examples

fragmentation 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

Close letter words and terms

fragmentary fragmentary learning fragmentate fragmentation bomb fragmentation grenade fragmentation of personality