penetration
//ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən//
Noun
penetrationSingular
penetrationsPlural
1
The act or process of piercing, entering, or passing through something.
The bullet's penetration through the metal door surprised the investigators.
2
The extent to which a product, idea, or influence spreads into a market or group.
The company aims to increase its market penetration in Asia.
3
The ability to understand or gain insight into something complex or hidden.
Her penetration into the problem helped us find a solution quickly.
4
The depth to which something enters or extends into another substance or area.
The penetration of the roots into the soil was deeper than expected.