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fractionalization

noun

Definition of fractionalizationnext
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. — 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
  1. split
  2. dissolution
  3. breakup
  4. partition
  5. division
  6. separation
Noun
  • Amy Schumer and her estranged husband, Chris Fischer, have reached a divorce agreement nearly one year after announcing their split, according to reports.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The pair didn’t officially file for divorce until two years later in 2017, and finalized their split the following year.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of split
Noun
  • Good Housekeeping tested dissolution in both warm and cold and found every sheet dissolved completely during a full wash cycle.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Good Housekeeping tested sheet dissolution in both warm and cold water.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissolution
Noun
  • Dakota Johnson and Colin Ferrell amping up the tension, which ultimately has reverberations that go beyond just a bad breakup.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • UConn was a full member of the AAC from 2013-19, after the breakup of the original Big East, then in 2020 rejoined the new Big East most sports and became an FBS independent in football.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakup
Noun
  • Upon decampment, the drowsy drinker is met with one final chance to imbibe, at the outside window, its sliding partition reminiscent of a Mister Softee’s.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At the center lies a luxurious panoramic salon with 360-degree views and a sliding glass partition that opens to the expansive aft cockpit.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of partition
Noun
  • One season before being tackled by That Guy, Hernández was That Guy, hitting a second-inning home run to set the tone for a Game 5 victory in the 2024 division series against the San Diego Padres.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Jake Burger also went deep for the Rangers (80-81), who moved a half-game ahead of Houston atop the division standings — with the Astros scheduled to play later at the Athletics.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of division
Noun
  • But the separation that set Brown’s company on a path to today’s $75 billion valuation nearly didn’t happen.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Touring successfully is a goal for nearly every working artist, but the separation that goes with it makes that interplay between the people and the pocketbook even more pronounced.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of separation

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“Fractionalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractionalization. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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