par·ti·tion
pär-ˈti-shən 
pər-
1
2
: something that divides
especially
: an interior dividing wall
The bank teller sat behind a glass partition.
3
: one of the parts or sections of a whole
The estate was divided into three partitions.
partitioned; partitioning; partitions
1
a
: to divide into parts or shares
b
: to divide (a place, such as a country) into two or more territorial units having separate political status
2
: to separate or divide by a partition (such as a wall)
—often used with off
Examples of partition in a Sentence
Noun
A thin partition separates the two rooms in the cabin.
Folding partitions separate the different banquet halls in the building.
The bank teller sat behind a glass partition.
the partition of former Yugoslavia
the partition of Korea into North and South Korea
Verb
It was necessary to partition the work to be done to make the job easier to accomplish.
The room is partitioned into four sections.
After the war, the country was partitioned.
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Jim Osman, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The material became the perfect solution for a corner that didn’t have walls, acting as a translucent partition to section off their space.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
The idea of equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians in a shared state has been around for decades, perhaps as long as have efforts to partition the land.
—Yousef Munayyer, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
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Noun
Any partition of Boeing's business divisions would be significantly more difficult than a breakup like GE's given its worldwide activities, extensive legal and contractual responsibilities, and large debt structure.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The material became the perfect solution for a corner that didn’t have walls, acting as a translucent partition to section off their space.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Our predecessors partitioned that day into 24 hours.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
The idea of equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians in a shared state has been around for decades, perhaps as long as have efforts to partition the land.
—Yousef Munayyer, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
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“Partition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partition. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
partition
noun
par·ti·tion
pär-ˈtish-ən
: the distribution of a substance between two immiscible phases in contact at equilibrium and especially between two liquids
partition
transitive verb
Legal Definition
partition
noun
par·ti·tion
pär-ˈti-shən
: the severance voluntarily or by legal proceedings of common or undivided interests in property and especially real property : division into severalty of property held jointly or in common or the sale of such property by a court with division of the proceeds
partition
transitive verb
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