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1partition
noun par·ti·tion \pär-ˈti-shən, pər-\
: a wall or screen that separates one area from another
: the division of a country into separate political units
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2
: something that divides; especially : an interior dividing wall
3
: one of the parts or sections of a whole
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First Known Use of PARTITION
15th century
Rhymes with PARTITION
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2partition
verb
: to divide (something) into parts or shares
: to divide (a country) into two or more parts having separate political status
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transitive verb
1
a : to divide into parts or shares b : to divide (as a country) into two or more territorial units having separate political status
2
: to separate or divide by a partition (as a wall) —often used with off
— par·ti·tion·er \-ˈti-sh(ə-)nər\ noun
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First Known Use of PARTITION
1653
Rhymes with PARTITION
PARTITION Defined for Kids
1partition
noun par·ti·tion \pər-ˈti-shən, pär-\
Definition of PARTITION for Kids
: a wall or screen that separates one area from another
2partition
verb
par·ti·tionedpar·ti·tion·ing
Definition of PARTITION for Kids
: to divide into separate shares, parts, or areas <We partitioned the basement into three rooms.>
Medical Dictionary
partition
noun par·ti·tion \pär-ˈtish-ən\
Medical Definition of PARTITION
: the distribution of a substance between two immiscible phases in contact at equilibrium and especially between two liquids
—partition transitive verb
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