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Definition of unbundling

unbundling

/ˌʌnˈbʌnd.lɪŋ/
un · bun · dling

Plural:unbundlings
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Adjective:unbundled
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Past Simple:unbundled
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Past Participle:unbundled
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Present Participle:unbundling
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unbundling Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice or process of separating previously combined products, services, or corporate business lines so that they can be priced, marketed, or sold individually.

Example

"The airline's unbundling of ticket prices meant passengers had to pay extra for checked baggage and seat selection."


2

The physical act of untying, unpacking, or separating items that were fastened together in a bundle.

Example

"The careful unbundling of the antique textiles took the museum conservators several hours."

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• verb

1

To separate a package of products, services, or corporate assets so that they can be offered, priced, or operated independently (present participle of unbundle).

Example

"Many telecommunications providers are unbundling their internet and television packages to attract streaming customers."


2

To untie, unpack, or separate physical items that have been bound or wrapped together in a bundle (present participle of unbundle).

Example

"The workers spent the morning unbundling stacks of freshly printed newspapers at the distribution center."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unbundling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unbundling
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