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penetration

[pen-i-trey-shuhn] / ˌpɛn ɪˈtreɪ ʃən /




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Similarly, Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports reduced import penetration across heavily affected sectors and were associated with increases in domestic production in several industries.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have not been a goal threat; Kobbie Mainoo's performance levels have dipped, while penetration from full-back areas has reduced.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

That was at a time when electric-vehicle penetration of new-car sales was lower, though.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

That represents an estimated 3.8% penetration of the global smartphone user base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

For a moment, she was lost in admiration at her own acute penetration, and then she laughed gaily.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov