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Agribusiness - with its wicked powerful lobby and its infiltration of top bureaucratic posts - essentially runs roughshod over the government agencies that are supposed to monitor it. It's the rich fox guarding the filthy, overcrowded henhouse.
Jane Velez-Mitchell

Meaning of "infiltration" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INFILTRATION

infiltration  [ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INFILTRATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Infiltration is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INFILTRATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of infiltration in the English dictionary

The first definition of infiltration in the dictionary is the act of surreptitiously joining an organization in order to get information. Other definition of infiltration is the act of passing undetected through an enemy line. Infiltration is also the act of permeating something.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INFILTRATION


administration
ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən
arbitration
ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃən
castration
ˌkæˈstreɪʃən
concentration
ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən
corporation
ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
demonstration
ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən
filtration
fɪlˈtreɪʃən
frustration
frʌˈstreɪʃən
illustration
ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən
maladministration
ˌmælədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən
ministration
ˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən
nitration
naɪˈtreɪʃən
orchestration
ˌɔːkɪsˈtreɪʃən
penetration
ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən
perpetration
ˌpɜːpɪˈtreɪʃən
preregistration
ˌpriːrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən
registration
ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən
sequestration
ˌsiːkwɛˈstreɪʃən
titration
taɪˈtreɪʃən
ultrafiltration
ˌʌltrəfɪlˈtreɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INFILTRATION

infidelity
infield
infielder
infieldsman
infight
infighter
infighting
infill
infilling
infiltrate
infiltrative
infiltrator
infima
infimum
infin.
infinitant
infinitary
infinitate
infinite
infinitely

WORDS THAT END LIKE INFILTRATION

accreditation
action
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
creation
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation
federation
formation
foundation

Synonyms and antonyms of infiltration in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «infiltration» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INFILTRATION

Find out the translation of infiltration to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of infiltration from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «infiltration» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

渗透
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

infiltración
570 millions of speakers

English

infiltration
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घुसपैठ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تسلل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

инфильтрация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

infiltração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুপ্রবেশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

infiltration
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyusupan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Infiltration
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

浸潤
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

침투
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Infiltration
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xâm nhập
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊடுருவலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आत झिरपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

süzülme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

infiltrazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

infiltracji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

інфільтрація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

infiltrare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διείσδυσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

insypeling
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

infiltrering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

infiltrasjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of infiltration

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INFILTRATION»

The term «infiltration» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.593 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INFILTRATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about infiltration

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4 QUOTES WITH «INFILTRATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word infiltration.
1
Michael Azerrad
Back in the day, in '91 or so, I tried to interview Fugazi for Rolling Stone, which the band felt stood for everything they detested about corporate infiltration of music. They said, 'We'll do the interview if you give us a million dollars of cash in a suitcase.' Which was their way of saying no.
2
Hu Jintao
We must clearly see that international hostile forces are intensifying the strategic plot of Westernizing and dividing China, and ideological and cultural fields are the focal areas of their long-term infiltration.
3
Hideo Kojima
'Metal Gear Solid' is, for the most part, an infiltration game. You go somewhere, you execute your mission, then you go back. Those are your actions as the player.
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Jane Velez-Mitchell
Agribusiness - with its wicked powerful lobby and its infiltration of top bureaucratic posts - essentially runs roughshod over the government agencies that are supposed to monitor it. It's the rich fox guarding the filthy, overcrowded henhouse.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INFILTRATION»

Discover the use of infiltration in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to infiltration and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Infiltration: The True Story of the Man Who Cracked the Mafia
"A blistering tale of the only undercover cop to infiltrate the Griffith Mafia--the biggest undercover sting in Australia's history."--Back cover.
Colin McLaren, 2009
2
Infiltration: How Muslim Spies and Subversives have ...
In this startling book, investigative journalist Paul Sperry uses revealing new interviews and classified documents to courageously explain how, for the past thirty years, these Islamist extremists have been covertly working to destroy our ...
Paul Sperry, 2005
3
Infiltration
Bex has explored almost every abandoned building and tunnel in the city.
Sean Rodman, 2011
4
Assessing Infiltration and Exfiltration on the Performance ...
During the period 2001-2004, The European research
J. Bryan Ellis, Jean-Luc Bertrand-Krajewski, 2010
5
Stormwater Infiltration
Stormwater Infiltration is the first book to explain the principles of natural science on which infiltration is based, how to apply infiltration to any region of the country, and what kinds of results can be expected.
Bruce K. Ferguson, 1994
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Regional Nerve Blocks And Infiltration Therapy: Textbook and ...
In addition, the most recent local anaesthetics and additives are discussed, with particular reference to the relevant indications and dosages. Visit http://www.abw-verlag.com/titel_details.php?42 for information about this book in German.
Danilo Jankovic, 2008
7
Infiltration
Working as the newest and youngest agent for SD-6, a secret branch of the CIA, Sydney Bristow is sent to Russia as a double agent to infiltrate K-Directorate, a former branch of the KGB that has gone rogue.
Breen Frazier, 2004
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Border Security/anti-infiltration Operations
Covers infiltration tactics and vulnerabilities, concepts and planning, operations, combat support, combat service support, environmental considerations, military training requirements, references and index. Diagrams.
‎1993
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Infiltration
With bloodied hands in everything from child porn to identity theft and spam scams, an elusive Russian cybercrime organization is poised for the big score.
Don Pendleton, 2011
10
Infiltration Theory for Hydrologic Applications
This reference and guide for those interested in modern infiltration theory presents the theoretical and mathematical basis of physically- based infiltration functions and tells how to apply theory to various hydrologic problems.
Roger E. Smith, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INFILTRATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term infiltration is used in the context of the following news items.
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Infiltration continuing on Indo-Bangla border, says Tarun Gogoi …
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi alleged that infiltration along the Indo-Bangla border is continuing and Border Security Force (BSF) has not ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
2
PM Modi to visit Jammu and Kashmir today amidst several infiltration
Pakistan has been continuously resorting to ceasefire violations as the army foiled an infiltration attempt in Poonch while another bid was foiled ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
3
PETA accuses SeaWorld employee of infiltration - The Register-Guard
SAN DIEGO — SeaWorld suspended an employee accused of posing for years as an animal-rights activist and trying to incite violence among ... «The Register-Guard, Jul 15»
4
PETA accuses SeaWorld employee of infiltration - Ledger Gazette
“We wonder if the Pasadena Police Department is covering up the extent to which it has been used by this particular SeaWorld spy”, PETA's ... «Ledger Gazette, Jul 15»
5
It's official: Seizure of hacker forum Darkode proves FBI can get …
The takedown likely involved both funded infiltration (agents cleared to engage in some illegal activity to pass criminal vetting) and the classical ... «ExtremeTech, Jul 15»
6
Infiltration bids after ceasefire violation by Pakistan? | Latest News …
Meanwhile, in the intervening night of Wednesday-Thursday, an infiltration bid along the LoC in Poonch district was foiled by the Indian soldiers ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
7
Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir …
Jammu: Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in ... the borderline fired upon the militants and foiled the infiltration bid, ... «Zee News, Jul 15»
8
Ufa Decisions Still Hold, But Will Respond Effectively to Border …
NEW DELHI: After two days of ceasefire violations and an attempted infiltration, India said that it remains committed to the decisions taken by ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
9
Union officials sacked for blowing whistle on alleged crime infiltration
Two construction union whistleblowers who appeared on 7.30 last year to allege endemic organised criminal infiltration of the union have been ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
10
Infiltration bid from PoK foiled, army kills terrorist along LoC
Alert Army troops on Monday foiled an infiltration attempt from Pakistan occupied Kashmir killing a terrorist along the Line of Control (LoC) in ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Infiltration [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/infiltration>. May 2024 ».
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