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
This would create partition on the patriots’ terms, not Britain’s, as 13 contiguous colonies seceded from the rump of the British Empire in North America. — David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026 My first videoplay was Remembering Toba Tek Singh, 1999, inspired by a short story on the 1947 partition of the subcontinent by Sa’adat Hassan Manto. — Zehra Jumabhoy, Artforum, 25 June 2026
Verb
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 Once dark and partitioned into too many small rooms (like many other historic homes in the British capital), this Victorian house in East London has benefitted from the interior design prowess of Rose Hanson and Charlotte Tilbury. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 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
  • With a spotlight on youth sports nationwide, many young athletes forge their identity around sports and dedicate a large portion of their free time to improvement.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • While the details have not been made public, the deal negotiated by Morales and Webb reportedly would have allowed PortMiami to pay a portion of the acquisition price over a decade or more.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • Try hooks, dividers, or double-hang rods to increase closet organization.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
  • The room itself is a loft with a low ceiling and some storage, plus a double bed and a divider for privacy.
    — Adam Williams July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of divider
Noun
  • Bayley and Lyra had their first singles match since the split this past weekend.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • After years of dating, including a brief split in 2007 that ultimately strengthened their relationship, William proposed during a trip to Kenya in 2010 with Princess Diana's iconic sapphire engagement ring.
    — Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • But traditional toys also showed strength, with the consumer products segment up 5%.
    — Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Finding out the appropriate way to segment the market, determining the right segment to target, and positioning the company in the eyes of customers will enable a company to allocate its resources effectively.
    — Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Definition of segment
Noun
  • Hernandez and Conine each hit home runs off Zack Wheeler as part of that early scoring barrage, which also saw Marsee hit an RBI double and Lopez an RBI triple.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Nathan is overwhelmed by the effort to reconcile his responsibilities as a father with his duties as a bosun and the expectations almost certainly put on him by the whole reality TV part of his life.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Definition of part
Noun
  • Many have set up traps outside their homes, hanging sticky tape from trees and fences to trap the flies and reduce the size of the swarms.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Staff again recommended approving the encroachment permit for the new fence.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.
    — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of dissolution
Verb
  • This expansion weakened their interaction with the material, naturally dividing the mixture into heavier and lighter groups without using traditional solvent extraction.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Cooper said the attackers divided into groups and surrounded Drakeo’s party near the artist entrance.
    — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
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“Partition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partition. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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