cannibalization

American  

[kan-uh-buhl-ahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌkæn ə bəl aɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

cannibalizations

1. the act or process of cannibalizing.

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Other Word Forms

• self-cannibalization noun

Example Sentences

Saravelos’ chief contention is that the U.S. stock market has become more risky — mostly owing to concentration in the AI sector and fears of cannibalization — while the rest of the world, benefiting from easier fiscal policy and low oil prices, looks comparatively attractive.

From MarketWatch

Still, buzz around wearable tech must be balanced against hotter competition in the category and cannibalization of non-tech eyewear, Bernstein analysts wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

Argus has reported widespread corrosion at José and the cannibalization of inactive units such as Petrosanfelix for spare parts.

From Barron's

Argus has reported widespread corrosion at José and the cannibalization of inactive units such as Petrosanfelix for spare parts.

From Barron's

That cannibalization, he said, “is a necessary evil in the near term” and has been weighing on sales since May.

From MarketWatch