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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  1. split
  2. dissolution
  3. breakup
  4. partition
  5. division
  6. separation
Noun
  • Economists say the voting split of Thursday will be closely watched.
    — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The five board members who favored the split live in Keller; the two who opposed it live in Fort Worth. Since January, a group of residents led by Dixie Davis have been circulating a petition to garner support for a single-member voting system for school board elections.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of split
Noun
  • As California leaders fight against President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, Sacramento schools are in limbo — waiting to see what kind of potentially devastating ramifications that the dissolution of the department could have on their operations.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Listen: The Five Eyes have noticed Hanging over the rapid dissolution of these old relationships is the question of who would lead in the United States’ absence.
    — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of dissolution
Noun
  • Their affiliation agreement ended in late December, and after months of negotiations, the sides opted for a breakup.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Following their breakup just before season 3 of Outer Banks began production, Cline and Stokes continued to film together.
    — Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of breakup
Noun
  • Side suites boast five windows and floor-to-ceiling curtains, while adjacent suites at the center of the cabin offer full-height electric sliding partitions.
    — Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Video shared by the Bernalillo County District Court shows a man jumping from his seat and over a partition, then running to attack the defendant, Alexander Ortiz.
    — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of partition
Noun
  • After defeating Costa, Erceg moved up to No. 12 in the division.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of division
Noun
  • If the plaintiffs say that the dismantling of USAID violates the constitutional separation of powers, those claims should be directed at the administration, the appeals court suggested.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Moves like this challenge the separation of powers and the politicization of regulatory agencies.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of separation
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