partition (Meaning)
partition (n)
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
(computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit
(anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism
the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
partition (v)
divide into parts, pieces, or sections
separate or apportion into sections
partition (v.)
The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom.
That which divides or separates; that by which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are separated; separating boundary; dividing line or space; specifically, an interior wall dividing one part or apartment of a house, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions.
A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment.
The servance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.
A score.
partition (v. t.)
To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs.
To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house.
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partition Sentence Examples
- The accountant meticulously reviewed the financial records to ensure a proper partition of assets.
- The country was divided into distinct partitions, each with its own unique culture and language.
- The inheritance was carefully partitioned among the siblings to avoid any disputes.
- The room was partitioned into smaller sections to accommodate different functions.
- The biologist used a partition dye to differentiate between distinct cell types.
- The professor partitioned the students into learning groups based on their interests.
- The basketball court was partitioned into various zones to regulate player movement.
- The partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 created two separate nations.
- The company's profits were partitioned equally among the shareholders.
- The researchers devised a novel partition algorithm to enhance data efficiency.
FAQs About the word partition
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another), (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a part
subdivide, bifurcate, divide, fractionate, divorce, disunite, resolve, cleave, disjoin, quarter
couple, mix, connect, mingle, mingle, associate,mix, combine, assemble, connect
The accountant meticulously reviewed the financial records to ensure a proper partition of assets.
The country was divided into distinct partitions, each with its own unique culture and language.
The inheritance was carefully partitioned among the siblings to avoid any disputes.
The room was partitioned into smaller sections to accommodate different functions.
