penetration

[pen-i-trey-shuhn]

penetration Definition

  • 1the act or process of piercing or entering something
  • 2the degree to which something has penetrated a substance or surface
  • 3the act of understanding or becoming aware of something

Using penetration: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "penetration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bullet's penetration was so deep that it hit a vital organ.

  • Example

    The penetration of the oil into the wood made it waterproof.

  • Example

    The company is trying to increase market penetration by offering lower prices.

  • Example

    The spy's penetration of the enemy organization was a great success.

penetration Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for penetration

Phrases with penetration

  • the extent to which something has entered or been absorbed into a substance or surface

    Example

    The cream is designed for deep penetration into the skin.

  • penetration pricing

    a pricing strategy in which a product is sold at a low price to gain market share

    Example

    The company used penetration pricing to enter the market and attract customers.

  • a method of evaluating the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack from malicious outsiders

    Example

    The IT department conducted a penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in the system.

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Summary: penetration in Brief

Penetration [pen-i-trey-shuhn] refers to the act or process of entering or piercing something, such as a surface or substance. It can also refer to the degree to which something has entered or been absorbed. In business, it can refer to market penetration, while in security, it can refer to penetration testing. Examples include 'The bullet's penetration was so deep that it hit a vital organ,' and 'The company is trying to increase market penetration by offering lower prices.'

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