fragmentation

noun
UK: /ˌfræɡmənˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌfræɡmənˈteɪʃən/

  1. The process of breaking something into smaller parts or pieces.

    1. The fragmentation of the glass made it hard to clean.
    2. The software update addressed the file system fragmentation issues on the hard drive.

  2. The state of being divided into parts that are disconnected or not well integrated.

    1. Political fragmentation can lead to instability in the region.
    2. Market fragmentation made it difficult for the company to achieve significant market share.

  3. In computing, the storing of a file in separate areas of memory scattered throughout a hard drive or RAM, slowing access.

    1. Disk fragmentation slows down your computer's performance.
    2. Regular defragmentation helps reduce the negative effects of file fragmentation on system responsiveness.

Synonyms

disintegration separation division
fragmentation verb

  1. To break or separate into smaller parts.

    1. The rock will fragmentation after the impact.
    2. The old vase could fragmentation if it is not handled carefully during the restoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fragmentation" in English means: The process of breaking something into smaller parts or pieces., The state of being divided into parts that are disconnected or not well integrated., In computing, the storing of a file in separate areas of memory scattered throughout a hard drive or RAM, slowing access..

The phonetic transcription of "fragmentation" is /ˌfræɡmənˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌfræɡmənˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fragmentation": disintegration, separation, division.

Example usage of "fragmentation": "The fragmentation of the glass made it hard to clean.". More examples on the page.