atomization

noun

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as in polarization

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  1. polarization
  2. dispersion
  3. diffusion
  4. subdivision
  5. segmentation
  6. dispersal
  7. scattering
Noun
  • Amid nationwide political polarization, the state's elections are tighter than ever, with the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections in Wisconsin being decided by less than 1% of the vote, or about 20,000 voters.
    Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Political polarization in this country is such that partisans look at each other with mutual incomprehension.
    Gary Langer, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of polarization
Noun
  • On the range, Hunter would hit five or 10 balls to the 100-yard marker, then the 50-yard marker, then the 150-yard marker, then walk out and measure the shot dispersion, write it in the notebook, and do it repeatedly.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Recent research by Chamba and colleagues has also shed light on the role that supernovas might play in the dispersion of gas within a galaxy — where 'stellar feedback' can influence the inflows and outflows of gas in a galaxy which either supports or negates star formation.
    Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of dispersion
Noun
  • To be as green as possible, the French maker of fragrance diffusion technologies Scentys introduced at Luxe Pack its new invention: sustainable, reusable capsules created with a blend of metal and plastic.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Popular on Variety The aroma will be activated at Alamo theaters via Joya Studio’s atomization technology, which employs cold-air diffusion to disperse scented molecules as fine, dry air without the use of heat, water or alcohol.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of diffusion
Noun
  • One of the bigger subdivisions, in a clear attempt to avoid infighting between residents, has aggregated the entire community’s election lawn signs into one section near the gated entryway.
    Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In many cases, people have died within a few yards of suburban subdivisions and paved roads.
    David Noriega, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of subdivision
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  • Leveraging data across category, channel and customer segmentation is the smart way to determine whether promotions will be necessary or not.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This data enables advisors to run segmentation analyses to understand where profitability exists within their client base.
    Tom Gooley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of segmentation
Noun
  • Architects and acousticians take this responsibility seriously, calculating the dispersal of sound waves, evaluating the properties of materials, and finding precise mathematical definitions for intuitive descriptors like clarity, balance, and warmth.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Replant hillsides, native grasses, and wildflowers with this tool which allows for uniform dispersal which will not only aid in erosion, but also stabilize the soil and promote biodiversity.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of dispersal
Noun
  • Since the Walkman’s heyday in the 1980s, music has dissolved from a collective medium into a scattering of private soundtracks.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Cord cutting, the rise of TikTok and the scattering of audiences have made podcasts a more powerful platform for candidates this election cycle compared to last.
    Neal Rothschild, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of scattering
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