dichotomization

noun

Definition of dichotomizationnext
as in polarization

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  1. polarization
  2. segmentation
  3. decomposition
  4. diffusion
  5. subdivision
  6. dispersion
  7. atomization
Noun
  • The researchers could control its shape by changing the polarization of the two pulses.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Mainstream political parties previously avoided publicly advocating for a return to the European Union out of concern over alienating voters in pro Brexit regions and exacerbating societal polarization.
    — , CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of polarization
Noun
  • This severe segmentation can be emotionally draining and erodes commitment to the organization.
    — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • However, the success of pivoting often depends on fundamental issues such as inadequate network segmentation or inappropriate trust relationships.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of segmentation
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  • The prosecutor then showed the jury Daniela’s shirt, which the detective said was stained by brown decomposition fluid, and Julia’s clothing, including her underwear soaked in blood.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The remains weighed only 27 pounds when they were discovered in an advanced state of decomposition.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of decomposition
Noun
  • The system relies on a gas diffusion electrode, which is a membrane made of the same type of material used in non-stick cookware.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As diffusion models and computational power matured toward the end of 2023 and into 2024, the frontier inevitably moved to video.
    — Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of diffusion
Noun
  • Koteles is one of the plaintiffs in the case and a resident of the Eagle Creek subdivision, which is located directly across the street for the data center along 61st Avenue.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The two women whom Humphreys killed were working as real estate agents for a new subdivision in Powder Springs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of subdivision
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  • The initiative will bring together computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with digital twins to rapidly model ammonia dispersion following a leak.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In turn, yields in the credit market are also climbing, and dispersion is broadening.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of dispersion
Noun
  • The transformations that have decimated protest movements—undone by digitization, atomization, and the evanescence of online life—have also affected shame and its ability to mediate social norms without the intervention of the state.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers in the United States are developing a new refractory metal powder atomization system that will help researchers develop materials for extreme environment applications, such as gas turbines and fusion energy systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of atomization
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