fragmentation
noun
frag·men·ta·tion
ˌfrag-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: the act or process of fragmenting or making fragmentary
2
: the state of being fragmented or fragmentary
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This is how manufacturers move faster without creating more fragmentation.
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Todd Edmunds,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Council’s report states that Europe has entered an era of permanent systemic rupture due to wars, geopolitical fragmentation, disinformation, AI disruption, democratic backsliding, social inequalities, erosion of trust, and institutional fatigue.
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Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
In an era of profound geopolitical fragmentation, disruption, and mistrust, that advantage is more vital than ever.
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Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
The overhaul comes at a pivotal moment for professional golf, which has spent recent years grappling with fragmentation and competing tours.
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Kyle Tatelbaum,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Todd Edmunds,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Council’s report states that Europe has entered an era of permanent systemic rupture due to wars, geopolitical fragmentation, disinformation, AI disruption, democratic backsliding, social inequalities, erosion of trust, and institutional fatigue.
—
Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
In an era of profound geopolitical fragmentation, disruption, and mistrust, that advantage is more vital than ever.
—
Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
The overhaul comes at a pivotal moment for professional golf, which has spent recent years grappling with fragmentation and competing tours.
—
Kyle Tatelbaum,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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“Fragmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragmentation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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