deconglomeration en · NOUN
Etymology
By surface analysis, de- + conglomerate + -ion.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The process of deconglomerating.
Trends of conglomeration have occurred several times over the decades; in the 2020s, a trend of deconglomeration was notable, as exemplified by General Electric, Alcoa, and Honeywell.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deconglomerations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
conglomeration · conglomerating · merger · acquisition
Coordinates
divestment · disinvestment · sell-off · deacquisition · demerger