fragmentation
noun
frag·men·ta·tion
ˌfrag-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: the act or process of fragmenting or making fragmentary
2
: the state of being fragmented or fragmentary
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Many older interceptor missiles use blast-fragmentation warheads, detonating near the incoming missile and destroying it with high-speed metal fragments.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
In the case of regulatory exposure, customer safety or a mission‑critical go‑to‑market pivot, a firm cutover date, clear roles and immediate reinforcement prevent fragmentation.
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Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Council’s report states that Europe has entered an era of permanent systemic rupture due to wars, geopolitical fragmentation, disinformation, AI disruption, democratic backsliding, social inequalities, erosion of trust, and institutional fatigue.
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Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
In an era of profound geopolitical fragmentation, disruption, and mistrust, that advantage is more vital than ever.
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Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
In the case of regulatory exposure, customer safety or a mission‑critical go‑to‑market pivot, a firm cutover date, clear roles and immediate reinforcement prevent fragmentation.
—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Council’s report states that Europe has entered an era of permanent systemic rupture due to wars, geopolitical fragmentation, disinformation, AI disruption, democratic backsliding, social inequalities, erosion of trust, and institutional fatigue.
—
Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
In an era of profound geopolitical fragmentation, disruption, and mistrust, that advantage is more vital than ever.
—
Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fragmentation
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“Fragmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragmentation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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