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View usage for: (pɑːʳtɪʃən) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense partitions, present participle partitioning, past tense, past participle partitioned1. countable nounA partition is a wall or screen that separates one part of a room or vehicle from another. ...new offices divided only by glass partitions. Her taxicab has a thick perspex partition between the passengers' seats and the driver. Synonyms: screen, wall, barrier, divider More Synonyms of partition 2. verbIf you partition a room, you separate one part of it from another by means of a partition. Bedrooms have again been created by partitioning a single larger room. [VERB noun] He sat on the two-seater sofa in the partitioned office. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: separate, screen, divide, fence off More Synonyms of partition 3. verbIf a country is partitioned, it is divided into two or more independent countries. Korea was partitioned in 1945. [be VERB-ed] Britain was accused of trying to partition the country 'because of historic enmity'. [VERB noun] The island has been partitioned since the mid-seventies. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: divide, separate, segment, split up More Synonyms of partition Partition is also a noun. ...areas ruled by the Russian Tsar during Poland's period of partition. ...fighting which followed the partition of India. [+ of] More Synonyms of partition partition in British English (pɑːˈtɪʃən) noun1. a division into parts; separation 2. something that separates, such as a large screen dividing a room in two 4. a division of a country into two or more separate nations 5. property law a division of property, esp realty, among joint owners 6. mathematics any of the ways by which an integer can be expressed as a sum of integers 7. logic, mathematicsa. the division of a class into a number of disjoint and exhaustive subclasses b. such a set of subclasses 8. biology a structure that divides or separates 9. rhetoric the second part of a speech where the chief lines of thought are announced verb (transitive)10. (often foll by off) to separate or apportion into sections to partition a room off with a large screen 11. to divide (a country) into two or more separate nations 12. property law to divide (property, esp realty) among joint owners, by dividing either the propertyitself or the proceeds of sale Derived forms partitioner (parˈtitioner) or partitionist (parˈtitionist) noun Word origin C15: via Old French from Latin partītiō, from partīre to divide partition in American English (pɑrˈtɪʃən) noun1. a parting or being parted; division into parts; separation; apportionment 2. something that separates or divides, as an interior wall dividing one room from another 3. a part or section; portion; compartment 4. Law the process of dividing property and giving separate title to those who previously had joint or common title verb transitive5. to divide into parts or shares; apportion 6. to set off or divide by a partition Derived forms partitioned (parˈtitioned) adjective partitioner (parˈtitioner) noun Word origin ME particioune < L partitioExamples of 'partition' in a sentencepartition Word lists withpartition Property law termsIn other languagespartition British English: partition NOUN A partition is a wall, screen, or divider that separates one part of a room, vehicle, or other space from another. ...new offices divided only by glass partitions. - American English: partition
- Brazilian Portuguese: divisão
- Chinese: 分隔物
- European Spanish: mampara
- French: cloison
- German: Trennwand
- Italian: tramezzo
- Japanese: >仕切り部屋などの
- Korean: 칸막이
- European Portuguese: divisão
- Latin American Spanish: mampara
British English: partition VERB If you partition a room, you separate one part of it from another by means of a partition. Bedrooms have again been created by partitioning a single larger room. - American English: partition
- Brazilian Portuguese: separar com tabique
- Chinese: 隔断
- European Spanish: dividir con un tabique
- French: cloisonner
- German: aufteilen
- Italian: dividere con un tramezzo
- Japanese: >仕切る部屋などを
- Korean: 칸을 나누다
- European Portuguese: separar com tabique
- Latin American Spanish: dividir con un tabique
Chinese translation of 'partition' n - (c) (= wall, screen)
分隔物 (fēngéwù) - (u) [of country]
分裂 (fēnliè)
vt - [room, office]
分隔 (fēngé) - [country]
分裂 (fēnliè)
Definition a large screen or thin wall that divides a room offices divided only by a glass partition Definition the division of a country into two or more independent countries the fighting which followed the partition of India Synonyms splitting dividing severance Definition to separate (a room) into sections Two rooms have been created by partitioning a single larger room. Synonyms separatescreen fence off wall off Definition to divide (a country) into separate self-governing parts Korea was partitioned in 1945. Synonyms split up portion cut up subdivide parcel out Additional synonymsDefinition to divide out in shares They are even-handed in apportioning the blame. Synonyms divide, share, deal, distribute, assign, allocate, dispense, give out, allot, mete out, dole out, measure out, parcel out, ration out the apportionment of resources Synonyms division, sharing, distribution, assignment, allocation, dispensing, allotment, meting out, doling out, dealing out, measuring out, parcelling out, rationing out Definition anything that blocks a way or separates, such as a gate The storm destroyed a natural barrier between the house and the lake Synonyms wall, stop, fortificationAdditional synonymsDefinition the sharing out of something among a particular group a more equitable distribution of wealth Synonyms sharing, division, assignment, rationing, allocation, partition, allotment, dispensation, apportionmentDefinition a part belonging to a person or group his portion of the inheritance Synonyms share, division, allowance, lot, measure, quantity, quota, ration, allocation, allotmentDefinition to cut or divide into sections It holds vegetables in place while they are being peeled or sectioned. Synonyms cut up, divide, cube, dice, fragmentDefinition to cut or divide into segments As clubs get more organised they'll segment their squads. Synonyms divide, split, break up, split up, divide up, subdivide Definition the act of segregating a law which will end compulsory racial segregation in prisons Synonyms separation, discrimination, apartheid, isolation, partitioning, setting apart, keeping apart Definition the act of separating a permanent separation from his son Synonyms division, break, segregation, detachment, severance, disengagement, dissociation, disconnection, disjunction, disunion, disconnectDefinition a part or portion of something that belongs to or is contributed by a person or group I have had more than my share of adventures. Synonyms part, portion, quota, ration, lot, cut (informal), due, division, contribution, proportion, allowance, whack (informal), allotmentDefinition to divide and distribute the small income he has shared with his brother Synonyms divide, split, distribute, assign, apportion, parcel out, divvy up (informal) Definition a vertical structure made of stone, brick, or wood, with a length and height much greater than its thickness, used to enclose, divide, or support We're going to knock down the dividing wall to give us one big room. Synonyms partition, divider, room divider, screen, panel, barrier, enclosure |