penetration
Pronunciation: [ˌpɛnəˈtreɪʃən]
Context: "physical action"
(noun) the act of pushing through something or entering into it. It can refer to getting inside a place, like a tent, or going through a barrier, like a wall.
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The soldier's penetration into the enemy territory was successful and well-planned.
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The team's attempt at penetration through the strong defenses failed completely.
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What does penetration mean in the context of breaking through a barrier?
Context: "intellectual understanding"
(noun) the ability to understand or see things clearly. It's like having a deep insight or getting to the heart of a problem.
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Her penetration of complex ideas helped her classmates understand the difficult topic.
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The report lacked penetration, making it hard to see the important issues.
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Can you explain how we gain penetration into challenging subjects?
Context: "business/market analysis"
(noun) the extent to which a product or service is being used or sold in a market. It's like measuring how many people buy a certain toy in a store.
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The company's penetration in the new market has increased significantly this year.
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Sales figures show that there was little penetration of our products during last quarter.
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How can we improve our penetration in the competitive market?