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dispersion

[dih-spur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / dɪˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
NOUN
dispersal
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“Strong index performance has masked internal drama; dispersion of returns has jumped to post-Covid highs,” she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Garrett DeSimone, head quant at OptionMetrics, said it has led the dispersion trade to “become a bit overcrowded,” which adds to the market’s “frothiness.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The matching dispersion patterns strongly suggest they come from the same source.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The dispersion of the drones also complicates air cover for ground forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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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