disruption

/dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
noun
  1. An interruption or disturbance that prevents something from continuing as normal.
    • Students were told to avoid any disruption during the exam.
    • The storm caused a major disruption to train services.
    • A loud noise in the hallway created a disruption in the meeting.
  2. A radical change to an industry, market, or system caused by a new technology or idea.
    • Many businesses fear disruption from artificial intelligence.
    • The company is known for its disruption of the taxi market with a ride-sharing app.
    • Streaming services caused a huge disruption in the television industry.
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