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1. (n.) penetration
the act or power of penetrating.
2. penetration
mental acuteness; discernment.
3. penetration
the obtaining of a share of a market for some commodity or service.
4. penetration
the extension of influence into the affairs of another nation.
5. penetration
a military attack that penetrates into enemy territory.
6. penetration
the depth to which a projectile goes into the target.
Etymology: (1595–1605; < LL penetrātiō. See penetrate , -tion)
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| Definition of 'penetration' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) penetration, incursion
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
2. (noun) penetration, insight
clear or deep perception of a situation
3. (noun) penetration
the act of entering into or through something
"the penetration of upper management by women"
4. (noun) penetration
the ability to make way into or through something
"the greater penetration of the new projectiles will result in greater injuries"
5. (noun) penetration
the depth to which something penetrates (especially the depth reached by a projectile that hits a target)
6. (noun) penetration
the act (by a man) of inserting his penis into the vagina of a woman
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) penetration
the act or process of penetrating, piercing, or entering; also, the act of mentally penetrating into, or comprehending, anything difficult
2. (noun) penetration
acuteness; insight; sharp discoverment; sagacity; as, a person of singular penetration
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| Definition of 'penetration' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. penetration
In land operations, a form of offensive which seeks to break through the enemy
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