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View usage for: penetration in British English (ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən) noun1. the act or an instance of penetrating 2. the ability or power to penetrate 3. keen insight or perception 4. military an offensive manoeuvre that breaks through an enemy's defensive position 5. Also called: market penetration the proportion of the total number of potential purchasers of a product or service who either are aware of its existence or actually buy it 6. another name for depth of field penetration in American English (ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən) noun1. a. the act, power, or an instance of penetrating b. the act or an instance of inserting the penis into the vagina or anus 2. the depth to which something penetrates, as a military force into enemy territory 3. the extension of the influence of a country over a weaker one by means of commercial investments, loans, diplomatic maneuvers, etc. 4. keenness of mind; discernment; insight Examples of 'penetration' in a sentencepenetration Synonyms of 'penetration'piercing, entry, entrance, invasion pervasion, spreading, soaking, diffusion entry, entrance, inroad perception, insight, wit, sharpness More Synonyms of penetration Definition the act or an instance of penetrating the penetration of ice by the ship's brow Synonyms piercing entry entranceinvasion puncturing incision perforation Definition the act or an instance of penetrating the penetration of the ointment into the skin Synonyms pervasion spreading soaking infiltration seepage Definition the act or an instance of penetrating penetration of foreign export markets Definition keen insight or perception Additional synonymsEverything he writes demonstrates the acuteness of his intelligence. Synonyms perceptiveness, discrimination, perception, insight, wit, sensitivity, intuition, subtlety, ingenuity, sharpness, cleverness, keenness, acuity, discernment, perspicacity (formal), smartness, astuteness, canniness, intuitiveness, subtleness With characteristic astuteness, she spoke separately to all involved. Synonyms intelligence, knowledge, insight, cunning, penetration, subtlety, brightness (informal), sharpness, acumen, cleverness, keenness, shrewdness, discernment, sagacity, perceptiveness, canniness, adroitness, craftiness, artfulness, slyness, wiliness, foxiness, smarts (slang, US), suss (slang) Definition the act of diffusing or the fact of being diffused the development and diffusion of ideas Synonyms spreading, distribution, scattering, circulation, expansion, propagation, dissemination, dispersal, dispersion, dissipationNearby words ofpenetration - penetrable
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Additional synonymstheir lack of discernment and acceptance of inferior quality Synonyms judgment, discrimination, perception, understanding, intelligence, awareness, insight, penetration, ingenuity, sharpness, acumen, cleverness, keenness, shrewdness, perspicacity (formal), sagacity, astuteness, acuteness, perceptiveness, clear-sightedness, percipienceDefinition the act of appearing on stage The audience chanted his name as he made his entrance. Synonyms appearance, coming in, entry, arrival, introduction, ingressDefinition a penetrating understanding, as of a complex situation or problem He was a man of considerable insight and diplomatic skills. Synonyms perception, understanding, intelligence, sense, knowledge, vision, judgment, awareness, grasp, appreciation, intuition, penetration, comprehension, acumen, discernment, perspicacity (formal) the keenness of his imagination Synonyms astuteness, wisdom, insight, sensitivity, cleverness, shrewdness, discernment, sagacity, canniness, sapiencehis extraordinary political perspicacity Synonyms insight, discrimination, penetration, acumen, smarts (slang, US), wit, sharpness, suss (slang), keenness, shrewdness, discernment, sagacity, acuteness, perceptiveness, percipience, perspicuity, perspicaciousness, sagaciousness His natural shrewdness tells him what is needed to succeed. Synonyms astuteness, cleverness, sharpness, judgment, grasp, penetration, acumen, suss (slang), discernment, perspicacity (formal), sagacity, smartness, quick wits, acuteness, canninessDefinition practical intelligence The information is there for anyone with the wit to use it. Synonyms cleverness, mind, reason, understanding, sense, brains, smarts (slang, US), judgment, perception, wisdom, insight, common sense, intellect, comprehension, ingenuity, acumen, nous (British, slang), discernment, practical intelligence |