fragmentation
//ˌfræɡmənˈteɪʃən//
Noun
fragmentationSingular
fragmentationsPlural
1
The process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts.
The fragmentation of the ancient pottery made it difficult for archaeologists to reconstruct the original vessel.
2
The division of something into smaller, disconnected, or incomplete pieces, often resulting in disorganization or loss of unity.
The fragmentation of the team led to poor communication and missed deadlines.
3
(Computing) The scattering of data files across non-contiguous areas of a storage device, reducing efficiency.
Disk fragmentation can slow down your computer's performance.