partition
//pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən//
Noun
partitionSingular
partitionsPlural
1
A structure or barrier, such as a wall or screen, that divides a space into separate areas.
We installed a partition to create a private meeting space in the office.
2
The act or process of dividing something into parts or sections.
The partition of the estate among the heirs took several months.
3
A section or part created by dividing something.
The hard drive has three partitions for different types of files.
Synonym
Verb
partitionInfinitive
partitionPresent tense
partitionedPast tense
partitionedPast participle
partitioningPresent participle
partitionsThird-person singular
1
To divide something into separate parts or sections.
They decided to partition the large room into two smaller offices.
2
To separate an area using a wall, screen, or other barrier.
We partitioned the room with a folding screen.