Thesaurus results for FRACTION

fraction

noun

ˈfrak-shən

Definition of fraction

as in fragment

a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete if even a tiny fraction of that cookie broke off and fell into the delicate watch works, it could mess things up

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Recent Examples of fraction However, pathogenic microbes represent only a small fraction of microbial diversity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 And our congressional delegation, which has secured more than $650 million for concrete and steel, should secure a fraction of that for the people who will operate it. — Mark Sanchez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026 That work can usually sit with the fractional security leadership a business already retains, at a fraction of the cost. — Keegan Crage, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Lightning only lasts a fraction of a second, but the aftermath can last a lifetime. — Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraction

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Noun

The meteors are tiny fragments shed by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle that burn up in Earth’s atmosphere at about 37 miles (59 kilometers) per second.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Standouts include fragments of original mosaics, old blueprints, and digital reconstructions to show how the building has changed over the centuries.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of fragment

Noun

So having the pieces start to fall around her is devastating.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Pendleton’s travel-ready design leans into that ritual with a roll-up board printed in one of the heritage brand’s iconic patterns, reversible wooden pieces, and a vegan leather pouch for toting it around.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of piece

Noun

Demo time Early next year, Halliburton will drill the first test well—using an extra-large drill bit—to delve thousands of feet underground vertically and horizontally.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Berkshire still came out a little bit ahead, however, as the stock is now trading just under $184.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of bit

Noun

Rather than being relegated to the scrap yard, the structure was placed into storage and is scheduled to go on public display when the London Museum reopens in November.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
On Monday, compostable cups, cutlery and bin liners were mixed in with a delivery of food scraps and lobster shells.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026