fragmentation
ˌfræɡmənˈteɪʃən
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Definition of fragmentation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
breaking apartthe process of breaking into smaller parts
  • The fragmentation of the rock was caused by weathering.
disintegration shattering splintering
2.
militaryTECH.the scattering of bomb fragments after explosionTECH.
  • The fragmentation of the grenade caused widespread damage.
disintegration shattering
3.
networkingTECH.the breaking up of a data packet in a networkTECH.
  • Fragmentation occurs when data packets exceed the network's size limit.
disintegration division splintering
4.
technologyTECH.the breaking up of a file on a diskTECH.
  • Fragmentation can slow down your computer's performance.
division partition segmentation
5.
sociologyTECH.the breakdown of social norms and relationshipsTECH.
  • Fragmentation in society can lead to isolation.
breakdown disintegration dissolution
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Expressions with fragmentation

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anti-personnel weapon dispersing shrapnel upon exploding
The soldier threw a fragmentation grenade into the bunker.
bomb that scatters shrapnel when it explodes
The army used a fragmentation bomb in the operation.

Origin of fragmentation

Latin, fragmentum (a piece)

Terms with fragmentation included in their meaning

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fragmentation
break into smaller pieces
fragmentation
broken into smaller parts or fragments
fragmentation
broken into very small parts
metaphorical
causing division or fragmentation
geopolitical
fragmentation of a region into smaller hostile states
regional breakup
process of disintegration or fragmentation
fragmentation
having the appearance of being separated into parts
fragmentation
break something into small pieces

Examples of fragmentation in a sentence

  • The fragmentation of the document made it hard to read.
  • The fragmentation of the shell injured several soldiers nearby.
  • Fragmentation from the explosion damaged the surrounding buildings.
  • Network engineers must manage fragmentation to ensure efficiency.
  • Fragmentation can lead to delays in data transmission.
  • Regular defragmentation can reduce fragmentation.

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  1. French:fragmentation, découpage, ...
  2. German:Fragmentierung, ...
  3. Italian:frammentazione, disgregazione, ...
  4. Spanish:fragmentación, segmentación, ...
  5. Portuguese:fragmentação, ...
  6. Chinese:碎裂, 破片散布, ...
  7. Japanese:破砕, 破片散乱, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْزِئَة, تشظية, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְפַּרְקוּת, רְסִיסָה, ...
  10. Russian:фрагментация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фрагментація, поділ, ...
  12. Hindi:विखंडन, टुकड़ा बिखराव, ...

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