fragmentation
n. breaking up; crushing; division into segments; partitioning; shattering into pieces; condition in which a file is scattered in segments on the surface of a hard drive (Computers) | ||||
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Fragmentation Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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fragmentation
1. <networking> segmentation.
2. The process, or result, of splitting a large area of free memory (on disk or in main memory) into smaller non-contiguous blocks. This happens after many blocks have been allocated and freed. For example, if there is 3 kilobytes of free space and two 1k blocks are allocated and then the first one (at the lowest address) is freed, then there will be 2k of free space split between the two 1k blocks. The maximum size block that could then be allocated would be 1k, even though there was 2k free. The solution is to "compact" the free space by moving the allocated blocks to one end (and thus the free space to the other). See garbage collection.
1. <networking> segmentation.
2. The process, or result, of splitting a large area of free memory (on disk or in main memory) into smaller non-contiguous blocks. This happens after many blocks have been allocated and freed. For example, if there is 3 kilobytes of free space and two 1k blocks are allocated and then the first one (at the lowest address) is freed, then there will be 2k of free space split between the two 1k blocks. The maximum size block that could then be allocated would be 1k, even though there was 2k free. The solution is to "compact" the free space by moving the allocated blocks to one end (and thus the free space to the other). See garbage collection.
| DW and OLAP terms |
fragmentation
Occurs when data modifications are made. You can reduce fragmentation and improve read-ahead performance by dropping and re-creating a clustered index.
Occurs when data modifications are made. You can reduce fragmentation and improve read-ahead performance by dropping and re-creating a clustered index.
| Internetworking Terms |
fragmentation
The IP process in which a packet is broken into smaller pieces to fit the requirements of a physical network over which the packet must pass. See also: reassembly.
The IP process in which a packet is broken into smaller pieces to fit the requirements of a physical network over which the packet must pass. See also: reassembly.
Fragmentation Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
fragmentation
Noun
1. separating something into fine particles
(synonym) atomization, atomisation
(hypernym) division
(derivation) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
2. the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships
(hypernym) decomposition, disintegration
(derivation) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
3. (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"
(hypernym) storage
(derivation) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
(classification) computer science, computing
4. the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes
(hypernym) explosion, detonation, blowup
(derivation) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
Noun
1. separating something into fine particles
(synonym) atomization, atomisation
(hypernym) division
(derivation) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
2. the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships
(hypernym) decomposition, disintegration
(derivation) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
3. (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"
(hypernym) storage
(derivation) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
(classification) computer science, computing
4. the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes
(hypernym) explosion, detonation, blowup
(derivation) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
| hEnglish - advanced version |
fragmentation
fragmentation
n : separating something into fine particles [syn: atomization, atomisation]
fragmentation
n : separating something into fine particles [syn: atomization, atomisation]
Fragmentation Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Bioglossary |
Fragmentation
Description: The breaking up of extensive landscape features into disjunct, isolated, or semi-isolated patches as a result of land-use changes.
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
Description: The breaking up of extensive landscape features into disjunct, isolated, or semi-isolated patches as a result of land-use changes.
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
| Technical English by wpv |
Fragmentation
A condition where parts of a file are stored in different locations on a disk. When a file is fragmented, the drive's read/write head has to jump from place to place to read the data; if many files are fragmented, it can slow the drive's performance.
A condition where parts of a file are stored in different locations on a disk. When a file is fragmented, the drive's read/write head has to jump from place to place to read the data; if many files are fragmented, it can slow the drive's performance.
| RF Electronics |
Fragmentation
If a disk has several records that have been changed several times, there are bits of the files on several different tracks and sectors. This slows down reading and writing of the files because the head has to move back and forth to the various tracks.
If a disk has several records that have been changed several times, there are bits of the files on several different tracks and sectors. This slows down reading and writing of the files because the head has to move back and forth to the various tracks.
Fragmentation Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Fragmentation
The subdivision of a solid in fragments. The fragments will then adhere to the nearest surface.
The subdivision of a solid in fragments. The fragments will then adhere to the nearest surface.
FRAGMENTATION (of Habitat)
Interruption of large expanses of one type of habitat or vegetation by man-made clearings. Generally used where roads or areas of cropland are cleared within forested areas, thereby breaking a large continuous area of forest into smaller parcels of forest.
Fragmentation Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Fragmentation
the breaking up of the media especially TV; the problem that mass audiences are becoming harder to reach as more TV stations come on line; 4000 across Europe by 2002 (although the mass audience will still watch the main channels).
the breaking up of the media especially TV; the problem that mass audiences are becoming harder to reach as more TV stations come on line; 4000 across Europe by 2002 (although the mass audience will still watch the main channels).
Fragmentation Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Fragmentation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Fragmentation
Fragmentation may refer to:
- Fragmentation (biology), a form of asexual reproduction
- Fragmentation (computer) a phenomenon of computer storage
- Fragmentation (economics), a process of globalisation
- Fragmentation (music), a compositional technique
- Fragmentation (sociology), in urban sociology
- Fragmentation (weaponry), a feature of explosive weaponry
- Habitat fragmentation
- IP fragmentation, a process in computer networking
- In waste management, the breaking up waste materials; see Waste management
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