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| frag·men·ta·tion [ fràgmən táysh'n ] |
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1. breaking up of something: the process of shattering or breaking up into fragments
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2. loss of unity and cohesion: the loss of unity and cohesion and the splitting of something into isolated and often conflicting parts
  The result, inevitably, would be social fragmentation.
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3. shattering of explosive device: the scattering of the shattered parts of a grenade or other explosive device
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4. comput breaking up of data packet: the breaking up of computer data into smaller nonconsecutive pieces for more efficient storage and transmission. The danger inherent in this process is that the relationship between the pieces may be lost.
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