PARTITIONING

division, partition, partitioning, segmentation, sectionalization, sectionalisation

(noun) the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

breakdown, partitioning

(noun) an analysis into mutually exclusive categories

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Verb

partitioning

present participle of partition

Noun

partitioning (plural partitionings)

The act or result of dividing into partitions; an arrangement of partitions.

Source: Wiktionary

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PARTITION

Par*ti"tion, n. Etym: [F. partition, L. partitio. See Part, v.]

1. The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom. And good from bad find no partition. Shak.

2. That which divides or separates; that by which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are separated; separating boundary; dividing line or space; specifically, an interior wall dividing one part or apartment of a house, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions. No sight could pass Betwixt the nice partitions of the grass. Dryden.

3. A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment. [R.] "Lodged in a small partition." Milton.

4. (Law.)

Definition: The servance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.

5. (Mus.)

Definition: A score. Partition of numbers (Math.), the resolution of integers into parts subject to given conditions. Brande & C.

Par*ti"tion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Partitioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Partitioning.]

1. To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs.

2. To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house. Uniform without, though severally partitioned within. Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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