PARTITION

(noun) the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
synonyms : division , partitioning , sectionalisation , sectionalization , segmentation
Differences between the two districts ultimately led to a partition. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
synonyms : divider
There was a partition between the two sections so that it was impossible to cross over. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) (anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism
Research indicates that the extensor carpi ulnaris may have four partitions by innervation alone. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit
It is easy to create and delete partitions once you get the hang of it. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) separate or apportion into sections
"partition a room off"
synonyms : zone
They partitioned off the room into three sections. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) divide into parts, pieces, or sections
"The Arab peninsula was partitioned by the British"
synonyms : partition off

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