BusinessAugust 24, 2026

disintermediation

dis-in-ter-mee-dee-AY-shun

Definition

The removal of intermediaries or middlemen from a supply chain, allowing customers to connect directly with a product or service provider.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'intermedius' meaning 'in the middle' combined with the prefix 'dis-' (reversal or removal). It emerged in business and economics in the late 20th century, particularly with the rise of the internet, to describe the removal of middlemen.

In the news

The article notes that NVIDIA's comprehensive software and hardware ecosystem protects it against disintermediation, meaning it prevents large customers from bypassing NVIDIA's chips to build their own custom silicon.

NVIDIA Earnings August 2026: Q2 Preview & AI Chip Demand Analysis

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