partition

noun
UK: /pɑːˈtɪʃən/
US: /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/

  1. A structure that divides a room into smaller areas.

    1. We used a screen as a partition in the room.
    2. The office used glass partitions to create separate workspaces for employees.

  2. The act of dividing something into parts or sections.

    1. The partition of the land was unfair to some.
    2. The historical partition of India and Pakistan led to significant displacement.

  3. One of the parts into which something is or may be divided.

    1. This hard drive has three partitions on it.
    2. The computer's hard drive has a system partition and a data partition.

Synonyms

division separate divide separation split section compartment
partition verb

  1. To divide something into parts or sections.

    1. We need to partition the garden.
    2. They decided to partition the land among the heirs to avoid conflicts.

  2. To divide a room or area with a partition.

    1. We will partition the office space.
    2. The architects planned to partition the large hall into smaller meeting rooms.

  3. To divide a hard drive into separate sections.

    1. I will partition the new hard drive.
    2. It is recommended to partition your hard drive for better organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "partition" in English means: A structure that divides a room into smaller areas., The act of dividing something into parts or sections., One of the parts into which something is or may be divided..

The phonetic transcription of "partition" is /pɑːˈtɪʃən/ in British English and /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "partition": division, separate, divide, separation, split, section, compartment.

Example usage of "partition": "We used a screen as a partition in the room.". More examples on the page.