branching

/ ˈbrɑːntʃɪŋ /

noun

1. physics the occurrence of several decay paths ( branches ) in the disintegration of a particular nuclide or the de-excitation of an excited atom. The branching fraction (nuclear) or branching ratio (atomic) is the proportion of the disintegrating nuclei that follow a particular branch to the total number of disintegrating nuclides

Example Sentences

“Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley” will utilize Universal’s filming locations to create a festive feel, one that will feature a dance party and multiple actors for attendees to follow through branching storylines.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson said: "Because the marathon route cannot be crossed we recommend spectators approach the lanes from roads branching off the A52 and park on these approach roads before they meet the route."

From BBC

I still have that working actor mentality where any job is a great blessing, but I also love the idea of branching out.

From Salon

Here, Monte Carlo essentially means something random, and tree search refers to navigating a branching structure that represents the relationships of data in a system.

From Science Daily

The Trump family is also branching out to forge foreign ties beyond the real estate business.

From New York Times

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