partition 1 of 2

noun

pär-ˈti-shən How to pronounce partition (audio)
Definition of partitionnext
1
as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled one of the partitions of a prefabricated house

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2
as in divider
something that divides, separates, or marks off put up a partition to divide the room into two

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3
as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia

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partition

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verb

as in to segment

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Recent Examples of partition
Noun
The exhibition layout, conceived by French designer Pascal Rodriguez, unfolds across four successive spaces, separated by partition walls pierced by large circular openings at their centers. — Sarah Belmont For Artnews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 Upon decampment, the drowsy drinker is met with one final chance to imbibe, at the outside window, its sliding partition reminiscent of a Mister Softee’s. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
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It’s partitioned by a long, tiled bar along the left wall, situated behind the hearth and its surrounding oval counter and framed, aesthetically, by double Moroccan doors painted in hypnotic geometries. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 In the same way characters come and go, bulletins from the outside world pop up as backdrop, with references to The Balfour Declaration and, more pertinently, the upcoming Peel Commission, which, published the following year, would open the gates to partition. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partition
  1. portion
  2. divider
  3. split
  4. segment
  5. part
  6. fence
  7. dissolution
  8. divide
Noun
  • Caltrans said that during the portion of the closure, those lanes will be free for everyone to use to get through the traffic.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Hard to believe, but the postseason is underway for a large portion of the country, with everyone else to follow suit next week.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • The large wooden desk is framed by a bookshelf painted pastel robin’s egg blue, and an antique cabinet that stands on tall spindly legs, its doors open, revealing rows of small, narrow dividers for sorting mail or paperwork.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • While the bridge is closed, crews will remove temporary lane dividers, barriers and railings; install a new median; and repair and resurface portions of the bridge deck.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of divider
Noun
  • The Associated Press attended both services as the dramatic split-screen unfolded.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • After their split in 2018, she has not been romantically linked publicly to anyone else.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • This is a great opportunity to segment and target donor audiences, particularly those making gifts close to or under $1,000.
    — Dale Bannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • An Audience Simulation Agent can segment audiences and simulate how individual groups could react to a message before its release.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of segment
Noun
  • Chicago builds quantum hub The arrival of System Two is part of a broader effort to position Illinois as a center for quantum technology and microelectronics.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Chazi Rutz, a professional skydiver from Arizona, told The Times that the two skydivers were part of a group training to set a California record for largest formation in the upright orientation performed by women.
    — Iris Kwok Follow Nov. 6, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of part
Noun
  • Chief Deputy Frank Losat said the suspect drove a vehicle through a fence and into a courtyard where employees were eating lunch before opening fire with a rifle, killing a woman.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The land trust could also maintain existing roads, fences and water systems.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fence
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  • Rather than suggesting an overarching vision of the artist’s corpus and context, a dissolution into timeless simultaneity prevails.
    — Nicole Kaack, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • His departure, alongside that of Benny Gantz, effectively ended the national unity arrangement and precipitated the dissolution of the war cabinet.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissolution
Verb
  • Chiplets and advanced packaging Chiplet designs divide a system’s functions among smaller semiconductor dies connected within a single package.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Those benefits focus on food security, economic mobility and reconnecting neighborhoods divided by the highway.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Partition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partition. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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