2syllables
silos
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Definitions ofsilos
1noun
- A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
- From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.
Synonyms: "grain elevator", granary
- An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.
- An organizational unit that has poor interaction with other units, negatively affecting overall performance.
- (informatics) A structure in the information system that is poorly networked with other structures, with data exchange hampered.
Example: "Our networking is organized in silos, and employees lose time manually transferring data."
- A self-enclosed group of like-minded individuals.
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