Penetration: meaning, definitions and examples
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penetration
[ ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən ]
in business
The action or process of making a way through or into something. It can also refer to the extent to which a product or idea is accepted or used.
Synonyms
infiltration, invasion, permeation
Examples of usage
- The penetration of the market by a new brand was impressive.
- The company's penetration into new markets led to increased profits.
in military
The action of penetrating an enemy's defenses, especially with an attack.
Synonyms
assault, incursion, infiltration
Examples of usage
- The enemy's penetration of our defenses caught us off guard.
- The successful penetration of the enemy's stronghold was a strategic victory.
Translations
Translations of the word "penetration" in other languages:
🇵🇹 penetração
🇮🇳 प्रवेश
🇩🇪 Durchdringung
🇮🇩 penetrasi
🇺🇦 проникнення
🇵🇱 penetracja
🇯🇵 浸透
🇫🇷 pénétration
🇪🇸 penetración
🇹🇷 nüfuz
🇰🇷 침투
🇸🇦 اختراق
🇨🇿 pronikání
🇸🇰 prienik
🇨🇳 渗透
🇸🇮 penetracija
🇮🇸 innrás
🇰🇿 ену
🇬🇪 შეღწევა
🇦🇿 nüfuz
🇲🇽 penetración
Etymology
The word 'penetration' comes from the Latin word 'penetrare', meaning 'to enter' or 'to penetrate'. The term has been used since the late 16th century to describe the act of making a way through or into something. Over time, 'penetration' has been adopted in various fields such as business, military, and technology to indicate the process of entering or infiltrating different domains.
See also: impenetrable, penetrability, penetrable, penetrating, penetratingly, penetrative.