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dispersion

[dih-spur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / dɪˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
NOUN
dispersal
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“Indices have traded sideways, but dispersion has been historically high under the surface,” he notes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Among them are massless spin waves similar to graphene's electron waves, as well as low dispersion bands associated with localized states and even topological effects that span multiple bands.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

While most nonbank loans still perform well, significant dispersion exists between top-tier and bottom-tier assets, according to an industry participant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"In the short term, it feeds inflation risk, US dollar strength, and asset-class dispersion. Energy volatility, inflation uncertainty, and regional dispersion are returning as defining market features."

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Within small areas the beetles accomplish their own dispersion, moving on as soon as the Klamath weed dies out and locating new stands with great precision.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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