fractionation

noun

Definition of fractionationnext
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces originally conceived as one novel, The Lord of the Rings underwent a fractionation into a trilogy when its publisher feared it was too massive to sell as a single volume

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  1. dissolution
  2. split
  3. breakup
  4. partition
  5. separation
  6. division
Noun
  • The filing also details the dissolution of its subsidiary, Specialty Renal Products, Inc., and the assignment of its remaining assets to Nephros.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For the last two years, Jeff Smith’s Starboard has been mounting a campaign at the media conglomerate, seeking both the dissolution of the dual-class structure that gives the Murdoch family outsize control and for the company to split off its highly valuable online real estate business.
    Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of dissolution
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  • But the gender gap was among the most glaring splits, with more women backing Vice President Kamala Harris and a majority of men supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
    Jessica Dickler,Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Like Lazarus, Cordella had few details about how the split would work, something that NBC’s sports rights partners are likely eager to hear more about.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of split
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  • In a sneak peek of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, the 33-year-old influencer got candid about the emotional toll of her breakup with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • After their breakup in December 2021, Leviss kept the dog before deciding to return him to Kennedy in July 2023.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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  • Situated on an upper floor of a 112-year-old building designed by late local architect Josué-George Bloch, the unit had been renovated into a low-cost office space replete with carpet tiles, PVC ceiling panels, and cheap partitions that created a choppy, confusing layout.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The large removable partition keeps driver and passengers isolated and protected from any tools or gear being stored in the load area, but also flips on its side to create a bed platform.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of partition
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  • The former couple's separation will be addressed on season 14 of RHOBH, which begins airing on Nov. 19.
    McKinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Think about what a round-up and separation of your own family would look and feel like.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of separation
Noun
  • Custom mugs seem especially popular; at least one publishing company, Avid Reader (a division of Simon & Schuster), offers a Publishers Marketplace–screengrab mug as part of its new-author welcome package.
    Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles are both 8-2 and riding long winning streaks after beating top division rivals Baltimore and Washington, respectively, the last time out.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of division
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