Synonyms for fragmentation
ˌfræg mənˈteɪ ʃənfrag·men·ta·tion

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1. atomization, atomisation, fragmentationnoun

   separating something into fine particles

   Synonyms:
   atomization, atomisation

2. fragmentationnoun

   the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships

   Synonyms:
   atomization, atomisation

3. fragmentationnoun

   (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk

   "fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file"

   Synonyms:
   atomization, atomisation

4. fragmentationnoun

   the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes

   Synonyms:
   atomization, atomisation

Matched Categories

1. • Computer Science
   • Decomposition
   • Division
   • Explosion
   • Storage

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1. List of paraphrases for "fragmentation":

   segmentation, dispersal, fragment, break-up, dispersion, breakup, fractionation, splitting, disintegration, dismemberment, fracturing

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1. Mark Carney:

   The UK relies on the kindness of strangers at a time when risks to trade, investment, and financial fragmentation have increased.

2. Gregory Daco:

   2011 was the first time in a long time that we came close to a debt ceiling breach, and that was a time when there was a lot of political fragmentation and there was a strong desire to essentially attach spending cuts to any debt ceiling increase.

3. Dominick Stillhart:

   The situation continues to deteriorate, and the longer it lasts the more fragmentation will occur. Yemen has replaced Syria as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, health services are down, water and sanitation systems have been severely affected. There are difficulties importing fuel.

4. Josh Lipsky:

   Fragmentation is the sense that we may be having economies protect themselves a little more domestically, and that could slow things down, and then it may make things more expensive in return.

5. Randal Quarles:

   The time has come to take this to the next level and ensure that we avoid harmful market fragmentation.