FRACTIONALIZATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

fractionalization

noun

Definition of fractionalization

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

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Noun

Chris Brady finished with four saves for Chicago in a split of the season series.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026
There’s a split in the models about where Isaias could come ashore.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of split

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The formal dissolution of parliament will need to be approved by the Cabinet, which Sánchez has convened for later Monday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
The formal dissolution of parliament will need to be approved by the Cabinet, which Sánchez had convened for later Monday.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

Even Doom‘s famous binary-space partition trees can be broken down into SQL using a sort_key for objects that’s pre-computed for each position at load time.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of partition

Noun

The goal is to manufacture large-area membranes that can perform highly selective separations under practical operating conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
As Burberry’s fortunes improved, GUS began divesting the company, floating a minority stake on the London Stock Exchange in 2002 and completing its separation from Burberry in 2005.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

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