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fragmentation

UK
/ˌfræɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

fragmentationnoun
fragmentations
pl
The fragmentation of the ancient empire led to the rise of several independent states.
La fragmentation de l'ancien empire a conduit à l'émergence de plusieurs États indépendants.
fragmentationMilitaire : dispersion d'éclats après détonation.
The shell was designed for maximum fragmentation against infantry.
L'obus était conçu pour produire une fragmentation maximale contre l'infanterie.
fragmentationInformatique : dispersion des fragments d'un fichier ou de données sur un support de stockage.
Disk fragmentation can lead to slower performance as the system takes longer to access fragmented files.
La fragmentation du disque peut entraîner des performances plus lentes, car le système met plus de temps à accéder aux fichiers fragmentés.
fragmentationBiologie : reproduction asexuée par fragmentation.
Some species of starfish can reproduce through fragmentation, where a single arm can regenerate into a whole new starfish.
Certaines espèces d'étoiles de mer peuvent se reproduire par fragmentation, lorsqu'un seul bras peut se régénérer en une nouvelle étoile de mer.
Synonyms
division
dismemberment
shattering
disruption
segmentation
splintering
disintegration
breakup
fragmentationadjective
UK
/ˌfræɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively to describe devices or effects related to causing fragments, e.g., 'fragmentation grenade'.
à fragmentationSe dit surtout d'une arme ou d'un projectile militaire.
The soldiers were issued fragmentation vests to protect them from shrapnel.
Les soldats ont reçu des gilets à fragmentation pour les protéger des éclats.

Definitions

fragmentationnoun
The process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts.
The fragmentation of the ancient empire led to the rise of several independent states.
The division of something into smaller parts, often as a result of conflict or disagreement.
Political fragmentation within the party has weakened its influence in the government.
In biology, a form of asexual reproduction where an organism is split into fragments, each capable of growing independently into a new organism.
Some species of starfish can reproduce through fragmentation, where a single arm can regenerate into a whole new starfish.
In computing, the scattering of parts of a file or data across a storage medium, which can slow down access times.
Disk fragmentation can lead to slower performance as the system takes longer to access fragmented files.
The dispersal of fragments from an explosive device upon detonation, intended to cause maximum damage.
The shell was designed for maximum fragmentation against infantry.
fragmentationadjective
Relating to or designed to cause fragmentation, especially of an explosive weapon.
Soldiers were issued fragmentation vests to protect them from shrapnel.
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