fragmentation
Fragmentation (noun) means the process of breaking into smaller pieces, or something that has broken apart.
noun
1
The process of breaking into smaller pieces, or something that has broken apart.
2
(military) The way pieces fly out when a bomb explodes.
3
(computing) The splitting of a file into separate parts stored in different places on a disk.
4
(computing) The splitting of a data packet into smaller parts when it is too big for a network to send at once.
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atomisation
atomization
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Rhymes for fragmentation
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ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of fragmentation?
"fragmentation" (noun) means the process of breaking into smaller pieces, or something that has broken apart.
What is another word for fragmentation?
Other words for "fragmentation" include atomisation, atomization.
What is the opposite of fragmentation?
The opposite of "fragmentation" is integration.
What are the different meanings of fragmentation?
"fragmentation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of breaking into smaller pieces, or something that has broken apart; 2. (military) The way pieces fly out when a bomb explodes; 3. (computing) The splitting of a file into separate parts stored in different places on a disk.
