compartmentalizing

verb

Definition of compartmentalizingnext
present participle of compartmentalize
as in classifying
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 compartmentalizing
  1. classifying
  2. distinguishing
  3. separating
  4. sorting
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  • The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.
    Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of classifying
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  • James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
  • According to the singer, Riot has evolved its music production into a more integrated and ongoing part of its creative process, distinguishing itself from other companies that typically use more fragmented approaches.
    Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishing
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  • Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The homes were clustered together, with no streets separating them.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separating
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  • And earlier this year, Dollar General began the first full-scale refresh of its sorting process within its DCs since 2017.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This is not like sorting apples or widgets.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of sorting
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