disruption
noun
dis·rup·tion
dis-ˈrəp-shən 
plural disruptions
: the act or process of disrupting something : a break or interruption in the normal course or continuation of some activity, process, etc.
disruption of sleep
disruptions in service
a process that has continued without disruption
Throughout the history of medicine, health has been seen as a condition of equilibrium and illness as the disruption of a balanced state.—
David Mechanic
David MechanicBy 1925 most countries had recovered from the economic disruptions caused by the Great War of 1914-18.—John A. Garraty
John A. GarratyExamples of disruption in a Sentence
the flat tire resulted in an unfortunate disruption of the schedule for our road trip
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CFOs can also model different market conditions — such as inflation scenarios or supply chain disruptions — to assess potential revenue and profitability impacts.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Since Europe depends heavily on U.S.-made components and materials, this could lead to supply chain disruptions, longer lead times, and higher costs.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The airline industry has been hamstrung by a perfect storm of challenges over recent weeks, from labor shortages and supply disruptions to rising fuel prices.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
However, Venezuelan advocates recommend re-registering as soon as possible to avoid any potential disruptions in case an unfavorable ruling halts the registration process.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Since Europe depends heavily on U.S.-made components and materials, this could lead to supply chain disruptions, longer lead times, and higher costs.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The airline industry has been hamstrung by a perfect storm of challenges over recent weeks, from labor shortages and supply disruptions to rising fuel prices.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
However, Venezuelan advocates recommend re-registering as soon as possible to avoid any potential disruptions in case an unfavorable ruling halts the registration process.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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disruption
noun
dis·rup·tion
dis-ˈrəp-shən
: the act or process of breaking apart or rupturing
bandaged her leg tightly to prevent disruption of the partly healed wound
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