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cannibalization

American

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

noun

plural

cannibalizations

the act or process of cannibalizing.

Other Word Forms

self-cannibalization noun

Example Sentences

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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 • Feb. 12, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

But Amy Leasca, executive vice president of partner management for AMC Networks, said the company hasn’t seen any cannibalization of the cable audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

“I can’t predict the future, but I also think there’s a little bit of cannibalization implied by your question,” he responded.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

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