compartmentalized

verb

Definition of compartmentalizednext
past tense of compartmentalize
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type we shouldn't compartmentalize the students into such restrictive categories as scholar and athlete, which are not mutually exclusive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartmentalized
  1. classified
  2. relegated
  3. distinguished
  4. distributed
  5. separated
Verb
  • In 2011, the United States classified Khalil Haqqani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, offering a reward of up to $5 million for information related to him.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of classified
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  • This culinary style, so deeply rooted in the history of our city, had been relegated to a kind of purgatory.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But that’s relegated to a special new release, a trio of tequilas that are part of the brand’s Dobel 50 Anniversary Series.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of relegated
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  • This second release, produced using copper pot stills and aged in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, is distinguished by its single-year harvest.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The label is beloved for its robust offering of polished foundation pieces with ease, all distinguished by premium materials and subtle yet striking details.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguished
Verb
  • The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributed
Verb
  • The Malibu Village mall is separated from the coast by two rows of houses, a golf course and Pacific Coast Highway, yet is still at risk because of its proximity to not just the ocean but also Malibu Lagoon.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • See the full list of screenplays below, as separated by genre.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separated
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“Compartmentalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartmentalized. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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