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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.
2.
militaryTECH. the scattering of bomb fragments after explosionTECH.
- The fragmentation of the grenade caused widespread damage.
3.
networkingTECH. the breaking up of a data packet in a networkTECH.
- Fragmentation occurs when data packets exceed the network's size limit.
4.
technologyTECH. the breaking up of a file on a diskTECH.
- Fragmentation can slow down your computer's performance.
5.
sociologyTECH. the breakdown of social norms and relationshipsTECH.
- Fragmentation in society can lead to isolation.
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
chemistry
mass spectrometry with low energy to prevent fragmentation
fragmentation
process of breaking into sharp fragments
fungal reproduction
type of fungal spore formed by fragmentation
fragmentation
breaking into tiny particles
fragmentation
breaking something into smaller or simpler parts
fragmentation
fragmented into inefficient or uncooperative parts
fragmentation
in a broken or fragmented manner
fragmentation
split or broken off from a larger mass
medical
cause fragmentation of a bone
fragmentation
causing breakup into parts or elements
fragmentation
tending to break up into parts
weapon
fragmentation grenade used in military
biology
destructive fragmentation of a dying cell's nucleus
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.
Fragmentation affects data retrieval speed. The fragmentation of communities can weaken social bonds. Fragmentation within the group led to misunderstandings.
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- French:fragmentation, découpage, ...
- German:Fragmentierung, ...
- Italian:frammentazione, disgregazione, ...
- Spanish:fragmentación, segmentación, ...
- Portuguese:fragmentação, ...
- Chinese:碎裂, 破片散布, ...
- Japanese:破砕, 破片散乱, ...
- Arabic:تَجْزِئَة, تشظية, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְפַּרְקוּת, רְסִיסָה, ...
- Russian:фрагментация, ...
- Ukrainian:фрагментація, поділ, ...
- Hindi:विखंडन, टुकड़ा बिखराव, ...
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