fragmentation

fragmentation has 4 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 13.

Definitions

• n.. separating something into fine particles
• n.. the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes
• n.. (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk; "fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file"
• n.. the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships