penetration
noun/ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,993 most common English word
Meaning
the process of entering, spreading into, or gaining a share of a market or area.
Example sentence
The sales team celebrated the strong market penetration they had achieved in the first quarter.
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