fragmentation

noun

frag·​men·​ta·​tion ˌfrag-mən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce fragmentation (audio)
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1
: the act or process of fragmenting or making fragmentary
2
: the state of being fragmented or fragmentary
fragmentate verb

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All of this complexity and fragmentation doesn’t help the case for Android versus iOS, with a patchwork quilt of manufacturer, region, model and carrier. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Their habitat in West Africa is under threat from logging and human settlement, along with mining, poaching, and habitat fragmentation. Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024 Breaking Down Data Silos One of the biggest hurdles in healthcare has always been the fragmentation of data. Amber Nigam, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 In helping the production sector mitigate fiber fragmentation, TMC began developing the Fabric Shedding Rate (FSR) indicator to help brands and retailers act based on consistent test results. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fragmentation 

Word History

Etymology

fragment entry 2 + -ation, probably after French fragmentation

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fragmentation was in 1881

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“Fragmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragmentation. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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