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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
  • Teams rotate priority between drivers across a season to try and ensure a fair split.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Recent polling handed Sand a slight edge over Lahn, with Emerson College Polling showing a 49%-46% split in the Democrat’s favor.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of split
Noun
  • In particular, the absence of the UAE and the dissolution of the STC have alienated an important southern constituency in the anti-Houthi coalition and deprived the coalition of a militarily capable external backer.
    — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
  • With the dissolution of the regional FanDuel sports networks, many teams have had to move local broadcasts to either local over-the-air affiliates or streaming services.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissolution
Noun
  • Anhor The Great had so many pass breakups that counting would’ve been a fool’s errand.
    — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately, Samir was in the middle of trying to make a grand romantic gesture when the breakup happened, which included the bros, Julia Fox and a basketball.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakup
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  • If a fence sits directly on the property line, it’s typically considered a boundary or partition fence.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Movable partitions and lighting grids allow the rooms and their extensive technical infrastructure to be continually rearranged.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of partition
Noun
  • The Rays lead the division by four games with 19 to play, including a critical four-game set between the two clubs.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Luis Arraez had two hits and an RBI for the two-time defending division champion Phillies, who have won 16 of their last 20.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of division
Noun
  • The extremely small separation between the two graphene systems allowed the screening effect to be much stronger than in earlier experiments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The film centers on Leo and Anne, whose relationship becomes caught in a cycle of attraction and separation as the boundaries between intimacy and dependence, care and control and presence and absence steadily begin to collapse.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of separation

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“Fractionalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractionalization. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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