disruption
/dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
noun
- 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.
- 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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