dichotomization

noun

Definition of dichotomizationnext
as in polarization

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  1. polarization
  2. segmentation
  3. diffusion
  4. subdivision
  5. dispersion
Noun
  • Amid nationwide political polarization, the state's elections are tighter than ever, with the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections in Wisconsin being decided by less than 1% of the vote, or about 20,000 voters.
    Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Political polarization in this country is such that partisans look at each other with mutual incomprehension.
    Gary Langer, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of polarization
Noun
  • Leveraging data across category, channel and customer segmentation is the smart way to determine whether promotions will be necessary or not.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This data enables advisors to run segmentation analyses to understand where profitability exists within their client base.
    Tom Gooley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of segmentation
Noun
  • Popular on Variety The aroma will be activated at Alamo theaters via Joya Studio’s atomization technology, which employs cold-air diffusion to disperse scented molecules as fine, dry air without the use of heat, water or alcohol.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
  • To be as green as possible, the French maker of fragrance diffusion technologies Scentys introduced at Luxe Pack its new invention: sustainable, reusable capsules created with a blend of metal and plastic.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of diffusion
Noun
  • One of the bigger subdivisions, in a clear attempt to avoid infighting between residents, has aggregated the entire community’s election lawn signs into one section near the gated entryway.
    Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In many cases, people have died within a few yards of suburban subdivisions and paved roads.
    David Noriega, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of subdivision
Noun
  • Recently, that geographic dispersion has tended to favor Republicans, who perform better with rural voters, which is another reason Democrats have become weary of the Electoral College system.
    Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Equally on the opportunity side, our business has never been more diverse, more rich in its geographic dispersion.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of dispersion
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