Partitioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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partitioned

 

[pษ‘หหˆtษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

computing

Divide (something) into parts and share out among a number of people or things.

Synonyms

allocate, divide, separate.

Examples of usage

  • The hard disk is partitioned into several sections.
  • The data will be partitioned across multiple servers.
  • Each team member will be responsible for a partitioned portion of the project.
Context #2 | Verb

social

Separate or divide into parts.

Synonyms

divide, section off, segregate.

Examples of usage

  • The room was partitioned into smaller sections for different activities.
  • The garden was partitioned off to create a private area.
  • The partitions in the office provide individual workspaces.
Context #3 | Noun

architecture

A structure dividing a space into separate areas.

Synonyms

divider, screen, separation.

Examples of usage

  • The partition between the living room and the kitchen is made of glass.
  • The office cubicles are separated by partitions.
  • The temporary partition can be removed to create an open space.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'partire', meaning 'to divide'.
  • Early use in English dates back to the late 14th century, referring to the act of dividing something into parts.

History

  • The term became widely used during political discussions in the 19th century when many countries experienced divisions.
  • In 1947, the partition of British India led to the creation of India and Pakistan, a pivotal historical moment that reshaped national identities in the region.

Science

  • In computer science, partitioning can refer to dividing a hard drive into sections to organize data more effectively.
  • Partitioning is also used in mathematics to describe the process of breaking a set into distinct subsets.

Psychology

  • Partitioning can relate to how individuals compartmentalize thoughts and feelings, separating different aspects of their lives for better emotional management.
  • In group dynamics, partitioning can help in conflict resolution by creating clear roles and boundaries among participants.

Architecture

  • In building design, partitioned spaces allow for flexible use of rooms, adapting environments for various needs.
  • Soundproof partitioning materials are used in offices and studios to create quiet workspaces, enhancing productivity.

Translations

Translations of the word "partitioned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น particionado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคญเคพเคœเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterteilt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibagi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดั–ะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podzielony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ๅ‰ฒใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partitionnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ particionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlรผnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„ํ• ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozdฤ›lenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozdelenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅ‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razdeljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlรผnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ particionado

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,028, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.