fragmentation

BrE /fræɡˈmɛnˌteɪʃən/ AmE /fræɡˈmɛntəˌkeɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 DIVISION [uncountable] B2

the process of breaking something into small pieces or parts

fragmentación, descomposición

  • fragmentation of sth

Collocations fragmentation of society · fragmentation of the market

  • The fragmentation of the company has led to a loss of direction.

    La fragmentación de la empresa ha llevado a una pérdida de dirección.

2 DISUNITY [uncountable] B2

the state of being divided into separate parts or groups, often with disagreement and lack of cooperation between them

desunión, fragmentación

  • fragmentation among sb/sth

Collocations fragmentation within a community · political fragmentation

  • There is growing fragmentation among the political parties.

    Hay una creciente desunión entre los partidos políticos.

3 TECHNOLOGY [uncountable] C1

the process of dividing a large file or data set into smaller parts for easier handling, storage, or transmission over a network

fragmentación (de datos)

  • fragmentation in sth

Collocations data fragmentation · disk fragmentation

  • Disk fragmentation can slow down your computer's performance.

    La fragmentación del disco puede ralentizar el rendimiento de tu computadora.

4 HISTORY [uncountable] C1

the breaking up of a political entity, such as an empire or state, into smaller independent units

fragmentación (histórica)

  • fragmentation of sth

Collocations historical fragmentation · empire fragmentation

  • The fragmentation of the Roman Empire led to a period of instability.

    La fragmentación del Imperio Romano llevó a un período de inestabilidad.