Definition of 'penetration'
noun
1.
a.
the act, power, or an instance of penetrating
3.
the extension of the influence of a country over a weaker one by means of commercial investments, loans, diplomatic maneuvers, etc.
4.
keenness of mind; discernment; insight
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penetration in American English
(ˌpenɪˈtreiʃən)
noun
SYNONYMS 2. understanding, perception, discrimination, depth, profundity.1.
the act or power of penetrating
2.
mental acuteness, discernment, or insight
a scholar of rare penetration
3.
the obtaining of a share of a market for some commodity or service
4.
5.
a military attack that penetrates into enemy territory
7.
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penetration in British English
noun
1.
the act or an instance of penetrating
2.
the ability or power to penetrate
3.
5. Also called: market penetration
6. another name for depth of field
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