fractionation

noun

Definition of fractionationnext
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces originally conceived as one novel, The Lord of the Rings underwent a fractionation into a trilogy when its publisher feared it was too massive to sell as a single volume

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  1. dissolution
  2. split
  3. breakup
  4. partition
  5. separation
  6. division
Noun
  • Trending on Billboard In a statement posted to social media on Nov. 4, Lambesis reflected on the internal issues that culminated in the band’s dissolution.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The dissolution of strict gendered dressing is the stale chat of this millennium.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of dissolution
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  • While delivered with a smile, the question was deadly serious in a congressional district with such an even partisan split that anything could happen to knock the future incumbent off kilter two years from now, as just happened to Democratic first-term Rep. Yadira Caraveo.
    John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of split
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  • The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The leader in the sector, Club name DuPont , was rallying more than 6% after a strong earnings report and raised guide as well as a narrowed timeline of its breakup into three companies.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of breakup
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  • Situated on an upper floor of a 112-year-old building designed by late local architect Josué-George Bloch, the unit had been renovated into a low-cost office space replete with carpet tiles, PVC ceiling panels, and cheap partitions that created a choppy, confusing layout.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The large removable partition keeps driver and passengers isolated and protected from any tools or gear being stored in the load area, but also flips on its side to create a bed platform.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of partition
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  • The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of separation of duties and is actively engaged in remediation efforts.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • In the high-stakes world of corporate separations, preparation is your shield against chaos.
    Sidharth Ramsinghaney, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of separation
Noun
  • However, the issue appears part of a larger concern the division is studying — the availability and affordability of homeowners’ insurance in Colorado.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The division aims to optimize the company's supply chain and reduce operating expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of division
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