Partitioner: meaning, definitions and examples

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partitioner

 

[ หˆpษ‘หr.tษชสƒ.ษ™n.ษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

A software or hardware component that divides data into smaller parts for processing or storage purposes.

Synonyms

divider, segmenter, splitter.

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Word Description / Examples
partitioner

Used in contexts where something is being divided into separate, often equal, parts or sections, often used in computing or organizational contexts.

  • The partitioner split the hard drive into multiple sections.
  • The office space was organized by using a partitioner to create individual workstations.
divider

A general term that can be used in both physical and abstract contexts to indicate something that separates or creates boundaries.

  • The room divider helped create a private study area.
  • A financial divider was implemented to separate the funds for different projects.
splitter

Commonly used in both physical and technical contexts to describe something that divides one signal, piece, or thing into two or more parts.

  • The cable splitter allowed us to connect multiple TVs to one source.
  • He used a log splitter to prepare firewood for the winter.
segmenter

Often used in data analysis or technology fields to describe the process of dividing data or information into meaningful parts.

  • The image segmenter differentiated the various objects in the picture.
  • The marketing team used a segmenter to categorize their audience.

Examples of usage

  • The partitioner splits the data into manageable chunks for analysis.
  • The partitioner ensures efficient distribution of data across multiple servers.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A person or group that advocates for the division of a country or region into separate independent states.

Synonyms

divisor, secessionist, separatist.

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partitioner

Please note this is a duplicate word. See 'partitioner' above.

separatist

A person who supports the separation of a group based on ethnic, cultural, or political reasons. This term can carry a negative connotation, particularly when associated with conflict or extremism.

  • The government accused the separatist group of inciting violence.
  • Separatist leaders called for a referendum to decide the region's future.
divisor

A number by which another number is divided in mathematics. It refers to the element responsible for the division.

  • In the division 10 รท 2, the number 2 is the divisor.
  • The greatest common divisor of 28 and 42 is 14.
secessionist

A person who advocates for a region or group to become independent from a larger political or national entity. This term often carries political connotations.

  • The secessionist movement gained momentum in the southern states.
  • He was labeled as a secessionist for his efforts to create an independent region.

Examples of usage

  • The partitioners argued for the independence of the region from the central government.
  • The partitioner movement gained momentum among certain ethnic groups.
Context #3 | Verb

computing

To divide or separate data into distinct parts for processing or organization.

Synonyms

divide, segment, separate.

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partitioner

Primarily used in technical or software engineering contexts to refer to tools or software that divides data or resources into parts.

  • The database partitioner improved the query performance significantly
divide

Commonly used in everyday speech and writing to describe the act of splitting something into parts.

  • Can you divide the cake into six pieces?
separate

Used in both everyday speech and formal writing to indicate the action of setting something apart from something else.

  • It's important to separate your work life from your personal life
segment

Frequently used in marketing, biology, and business to describe parts of a whole that are distinct and have specific characteristics.

  • We need to segment our customer base to tailor our marketing strategies effectively

Examples of usage

  • The software can partition the hard drive into multiple virtual disks.
  • The algorithm partitions the input data based on specific criteria.

Translations

Translations of the word "partitioner" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น particionador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคญเคพเคœเคจเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Partitionierer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembagi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดั–ะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ partycjoner

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ทใƒงใƒŠใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partitionneur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ particionador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒํ‹ฐ์…”๋„ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozdฤ›lovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozdelenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅŒบๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ particioner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ particionador

Etymology

The term 'partitioner' originated from the word 'partition', which comes from the Latin 'partitio', meaning a division or separation. In the context of data processing, the concept of partitioning has been crucial for optimizing storage and processing capabilities. In politics, the term has been used to describe movements advocating for the division of territories. The verb form of 'partitioner' emerged with the increasing need to efficiently manage and organize data in computing environments.

See also: partitioned, partitioning, partitions.