disruption
Americannoun
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forcible separation or division into parts.
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a disrupted condition.
After the coup, the country was in disruption.
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Business. a radical change in an industry, business strategy, etc., especially involving the introduction of a new product or service that creates a new market.
Globalization and the rapid advance of technology are major causes of business disruption.
Other Word Forms
- predisruption noun
Etymology
Origin of disruption
First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin disruptiōn-, stem of disruptiō; equivalent to disrupt + -ion
Example Sentences
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"That won't reverse long-term trends in cinema attendance, but it may reduce the disruption that filmmakers feared under a Netflix-led model," he says.
From BBC
DataTrek Research suggests strong brand loyalty and emotional connection can protect consumer stocks from AI disruption.
From Barron's
Shares had already been beaten down amid a broad-based selloff in shares of consulting companies fueled by fears of AI disruption.
From Barron's
However, “AI disruption concerns will persist and be reflected more in valuations than in 2026 earnings expectations,” he warned.
From Barron's
DataTrek Research suggests strong brand loyalty and emotional connection can protect consumer stocks from AI disruption.
From Barron's
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