as in fragment
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
if even a tiny fraction of that cookie broke off and fell into the delicate watch works, it could mess things up
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Recent Examples of fraction
Attendance this week will likely be a fraction of 1985’s, but that meeting’s influence will be evident.
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Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Formation's theory is that with the help of today's technology, it can be done at a fraction of the cost and time.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 10 June 2025
The oil and gas industry is responsible for the largest fraction of emissions in New Mexico at 41%.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Much of South Florida’s streets were built long ago and designed to handle a fraction of what the region already sees regularly.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
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Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Formation's theory is that with the help of today's technology, it can be done at a fraction of the cost and time.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 10 June 2025
The oil and gas industry is responsible for the largest fraction of emissions in New Mexico at 41%.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Much of South Florida’s streets were built long ago and designed to handle a fraction of what the region already sees regularly.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraction
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The bulk of the work is usually left to the cast: the routine version of a movie involves pictures of actors acting, like audiovisual fragments of plays.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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During their excavations, the scientists also found several artifacts, including charcoal and fragments of broken ceramics.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
Noun
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From a headline view, the 139,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls provided a nice bit of relief for a market on edge over the direction of the economy and the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might bring.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Mission: Impossible is beloved around the world and is remembered in part for its iconic theme song, but that’s not the only bit of music from the series that people love.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Authorities were able to track down the suspect thanks to fingerprints on the bag covering the woman and a scrap of a tent like ones provided to people without shelter, the newspaper said.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Meanwhile, in the UFC Atlanta co-main event, former two-time UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas faces the rising Miranda Maverick in a flyweight scrap.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Fraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraction. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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