# defragmentation

> English word · Noun · IPA /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/

## Definitions
1. The action of defragmenting, particularly with respect to a computer disk or drive.

## Etymology
From defragment + -ation or de- + fragmentation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/defragmentation