word
Penetration
Peh-nuh-TRAY-shuhn
/ˌpɛnʌˈtreɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
penetration
Dictionary meaning
The act of entering into or through something.
Examples
- The penetration of upper management by women.
- The greater penetration of the new projectiles will result in greater injuries.
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