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penetration

pen·e·tra·tion [ pènnə tráysh'n ] (plural pen·e·tra·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. entering or passing through: the action of penetrating, entering, or passing through something
Penetration of the foundations by torrential rain resulted in structural damage.

2. ability to penetrate: the ability or power to penetrate, enter, or pass through something

3. understanding: the ability to understand or perceive something

4. insertion of penis: the insertion of the penis into a vagina or anus

5. degree of success in market: the extent to which a commercial product or service is recognized or bought in a particular market
The launch of the new product should improve the company's market penetration.

6. attack entering enemy territory: an attack that succeeds in penetrating an enemy's territory or defenses

7. depth projectile reaches: a measure of the depth a projectile reaches beneath the surface of its target

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