penetration

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penetration /ˌpɛ nə ˈtreɪ ʃən/ ?

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(n) an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
(n) clear or deep perception of a situation
(n) the act of entering into or through something
(n) the ability to make way into or through something
(n) the depth to which something penetrates (especially the depth reached by a projectile that hits a target)
(n) the act (by a man) of inserting his penis into the vagina of a woman

If an item is hot, like pagers--they're called pocket bells in Japan--a manufacturer can get almost 100% market penetration, and fast.
It was supposedly 'socially redeeming,' but it showed penetration.
The PRC could pursue one or more penetration aids in connection with its new nuclear missiles.

"We call this a 'Brokeback Mountain' game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts," Jackson said. "It was one of those games."
on Nov 14, 2007 By: Phil Jackson Source: USA Today
"From where I stood, he saw a couple gaps or penetration and tried to slide outside and someone hit the ball," Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said. "It was unfortunate."
on Oct 25, 2008 By: Jim Tressel Source: ABC News
"The industry-leading BlackBerry product portfolio is driving strong customer demand around the world and our penetration of new market segments continues to expand," said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO of RIM, in a statement. "We are particularly...
on Jun 18, 2009 By: Jim Balsillie Source: InformationWeek