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Meaning of the word penetration in English

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penetration

US /ˌpen.əˈtreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpen.əˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the action or process of penetrating something.

Example:
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the zip has a Velcro-secured flap to minimize rain penetration
Synonym:
perforationpiercingpuncturingpunctureriddlingstabbingprickprickingprobinggoringspikingstickingimpalingtransfixingboringdrillinglancingtappinginfiltrationentryinflowspreadspreadingdiffusionfilteringseepagesoaking
2.

the selling of a company's products in a particular market or area.

Example:
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they had failed to make any penetration into new energy markets
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