Meaning of the word fragmentation in English
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fragmentation
US /ˌfræɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌfræɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the process or result of breaking something into small pieces or parts
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The fragmentation of the ancient artifact made it difficult to reassemble.
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Political fragmentation can lead to instability in a country.
2.
in computing, the condition of a file system in which files are stored in non-contiguous blocks, leading to slower access times
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Regular defragmentation can reduce disk fragmentation and improve computer performance.
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Excessive memory fragmentation can lead to system slowdowns.
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