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disaggregation

disaggregation

1 7.9
Breaking a whole into smaller separate parts
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪsəˈɡrɛɪɡeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desagregación
  • The disaggregation of the data allowed researchers to analyze the trends in small groups more effectively.
  • ethnic disaggregation
  • sectoral disaggregation
  • regional disaggregation

Examples

  • Nationally representative data must be collected in ways that allow for disaggregation by key populations.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Table 1 on page 16 provides a crude disaggregation of the types of forests that supply current timber harvests.

    Academic text (1997)
  • On the output side, disaggregation by region and by types of activity would be necessary.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The focus of the present study was to explore this issue in music through disaggregation of middle school grade levels.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Figure 4 shows the same disaggregation for students with disabilities.

    Academic text (2012)
  • However, the differences are bigger in the case of the regional disaggregation.

    Academic text (2001)
  • His disaggregation of capital flows into foreign direct investment, bank credit, and portfolio investment is particularly useful.

    Academic text (1996)
  • For domestic, full-service banks in Florida, this disaggregation of accounts is not available.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Having developed an exhaustive database that allows such disaggregation, we provide motivation for future research on this topic.

    Academic text (2016)
  • The degree of data disaggregation is an important factor for assessing sectoral and regional contributions to leakage.

    Academic text (2001)

Synonyms

breakup
vsdisaggregation
39 3.6

A separation into parts when something falls apart

is the neutral process of making smaller distinct parts not implying collapse
partition
vsdisaggregation
20 4.3

Dividing something into separate parts, often with a border

is the broader division process not only about marked boundaries
breakdown
vsdisaggregation
  • Specialized
19 4.1

A process in which a substance is broken into simpler parts by chemicals or living things

is the general act of making smaller distinct parts not only chemical processes
dismantling
vsdisaggregation
14 4.4

The act of taking a machine or system apart

is the broader process of breaking into parts not limited to systems
subdivision
vsdisaggregation
10 3.7

The act of splitting something already split into smaller parts

is the general act of breaking into pieces not only additional division
separation
vsdisaggregation
8 3.2

The act of putting things into different groups

focuses on making smaller distinct parts rather than merely sorting items
fragmentation
vsdisaggregation
5 6.3

Breaking something into small pieces, often by force

is the process of splitting into parts regardless of force or damage
cleavage
vsdisaggregation
4 4.9

A split into parts along natural lines, for example in rocks or cells

is the general breaking into smaller parts not only group division
segmentation
vsdisaggregation
3 6.1

Dividing something into separate parts

is the broader process not limited to analysis
partitioning
vsdisaggregation
3 6.0

Dividing something into parts or groups

is the general act of making smaller separate parts without stressing boundaries
dismantlement
vsdisaggregation
3 5.9

The act of taking a machine or building apart into separate parts

is the general act of dividing into parts not only for structures or machines
disassembly
vsdisaggregation
2 5.2

To take something apart, often a machine, so you can fix or check it

is the general splitting into smaller parts not only for machines
compartmentalization
vsdisaggregation
1 8.0

Dividing something into separate parts to keep things organized

is the general breakdown into parts without aiming to isolate or organize
modularization
vsdisaggregation
  • Specialized
1 7.0

To divide something into separate parts that work on their own

is the broader process of making smaller parts not necessarily independent
scission
vsdisaggregation
1 9.8

The cutting or splitting of something into parts

is the general breaking into parts without focusing on cutting action
uncoupling
vsdisaggregation
1 5.0

Separating things that were joined before, for example train cars

is the act of making smaller separate parts rather than just removing connections
splitting
vsdisaggregation
3.4

The act of dividing something into parts or groups

is the formal process of breaking into smaller distinct parts
sectionalization
vsdisaggregation
8.8

A process of dividing something into separate parts to make it easier to manage

is the general break into parts without stressing physical partitions
fractionalization
vsdisaggregation
  • Specialized
9.0

The breaking of a group or society into smaller, competing groups

is the neutral splitting into parts without implying competition
decohesion
vsdisaggregation
9.9

Parts that were held together come apart

is an active process of dividing into parts rather than passive loss of unity
disarticulation
vsdisaggregation
  • Specialized
8.9

Separation of parts that are normally joined in a structure or machine

is the broader breaking into smaller parts not limited to joined connections
disagglomeration
vsdisaggregation
  • Formal
9.9

Moving people and businesses out of a crowded city area so they spread out

is the general breaking into smaller parts not specifically about spreading clusters

Antonyms

11 6.1

A group of things joined together as one whole

How Separated

atomization
  • Specialized
8.8
breakdown
  • Specialized
19 4.1
disaggregation
  • Specialized
1 7.9
separation
89 2.6
division
107 2.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

disaggregation = disaggregate (transparent) = dis + aggregate + ion

This is a standard noun formation from the verb 'disaggregate', meaning the process or result of disaggregating.

Etymology

The word disaggregation comes from dis- meaning 'do the opposite' and aggregate meaning 'to bring together'. So disaggregation is the act of breaking something that was collected into smaller, separate parts.