as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
new technology has led to the fractionalization of the product's traditional market
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Recent Examples of fractionalization
For those looking to invest in these stocks, fractionalization is a good option especially because of the exchange rate.
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Emele Onu, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Applications for tokenization vary and can include digitization, fractionalization, or even recording securities on blockchain.
—Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Emele Onu, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Applications for tokenization vary and can include digitization, fractionalization, or even recording securities on blockchain.
—Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractionalization
Noun
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Analysts read the split as a flight to quality.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Let’s go over some of the ways the Spurs can fix things and go to Madison Square Garden with a split.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Gillespie had 37 tackles, 18 pass breakups and four interceptions as a junior.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Their relationship had a rocky start, when reports of their relationship – amid breakups with their respective spouses – started emerging in July 2023, resulting in backlash for the costars.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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In 1947, the United Nations adopted a partition plan that contemplated two states, one Jewish and one Arab.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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This annual awards competition is under the direction of CORE, a division of the American Library Association and recognizes the best public relations materials produced by libraries across the Nation.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The production team for the podcast includes executive producer Diona DaCosta, head of SickBird’s podcast and digital division, and producers Kayla Forman and Rachel Derbyshire.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Trudeau, who announced his resignation as prime minister amid political pressure in January 2025, and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their separation in August 2023.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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African diasporic people’s contentious history with these formations of motherhood create specters of separation as reproductive injustice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fractionalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractionalization. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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