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penetration

Pronunciation: [ˌpɛnəˈtreɪʃən]

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Learn how to use penetration in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

How can we improve our penetration in the competitive market?

How to pronounce penetration

Pronunciation: [ˌpɛnəˈtreɪʃən]

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