# fractioning

Pronunciation: say "FRAK-shuh-ning" /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.ɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of dividing or breaking something into separate parts, or fractions.
   - Simple: The act of breaking something into smaller separate parts.
   - _The fractioning of the company into regional units complicated central reporting._
   - _Repeated fractioning of the dataset into smaller subsets slowed the whole analysis._

## Verb

2. Present participle of fraction. — present participle and gerund of fraction
   - Simple: Present participle of fraction. Use this form for the ongoing action of breaking something into parts.
   - _The refinery is fractioning crude oil into gasoline and diesel._
   - _By fractioning the funds across departments, the manager spread the risk._

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