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dispersion

[dih-spur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / dɪˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
NOUN
dispersal
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He also pointed to the dispersion happening in these markets, when a select few stocks do really well while the rest of the market stumbles.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The team developed what they call the singular dispersion equation, a new theoretical framework showing that light can be confined to extraordinarily small scales using lossless dielectric materials instead of metals.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Kupperman added that there’s an extremely wide dispersion of analyst estimates for Marathon and that this could lead to surprises in the research community as results are announced.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The dispersion of the drones also complicates air cover for ground forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Within small areas the beetles accomplish their own dispersion, moving on as soon as the Klamath weed dies out and locating new stands with great precision.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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