dislocation

American  

[dis-loh-key-shuhn] / ˌdɪs loʊˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. an act or instance of dislocating.

2. the state of being dislocated.

3. Crystallography. (in a crystal lattice) a line about which there is a discontinuity in the lattice structure.

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dislocation British  

/ ˌdɪsləˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of displacing or the state of being displaced; disruption

2. (esp of the bones in a joint) the state or condition of being dislocated

3. a line, plane, or region in which there is a discontinuity in the regularity of a crystal lattice

4. geology a less common word for fault

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Etymology

Origin of dislocation

1350–1400; Middle English dislocacioun; dislocate, -ion

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Example Sentences

Its metal traders reported a record performance, driven by the copper division as traders capitalized on trade dislocations and arbitrage opportunities, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Barr said if AI causes a large and lasting dislocation of workers it may imply higher rates of unemployment, even when the economy is healthy and operating close to its potential.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Market dislocation generally creates compelling opportunities,” Chief Executive Jon Winkelried said in an earnings call with analysts, adding that a reset in valuations puts TPG in a strong position to capitalize on attractive deals.

From The Wall Street Journal

It looks for assets that can absorb size without dislocation.

From MarketWatch

Less than two months later, in October, silver prices topped $50 an ounce amid “worsening signs of supply dislocation worldwide,” said Ash.

From MarketWatch

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