Partitioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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partitioning

 

[ หˆpษ‘หr.tษชสƒ.ษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

The act of dividing a database, network, or computer into smaller, more manageable sections.

Synonyms

dividing, segmenting, splitting.

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Word Description / Examples
partitioning

Used in formal or technical contexts, especially in reference to dividing space or resources into distinct parts.

  • Partitioning the hard drive can help manage storage more effectively.
  • The office space required partitioning to create separate meeting rooms.
dividing

Commonly used in general situations when something is being separated into parts. It can be used for both tangible and intangible things.

  • She is dividing the cake into equal portions for everyone.
  • The teacher is dividing the students into groups for the project.
segmenting

Often used in business, marketing, or biology to mean dividing something into smaller, identifiable parts or sections.

  • Segmenting the market allows companies to target specific groups of consumers.
  • In biology class, we learned about segmenting worms into different sections.
splitting

Typically used in informal contexts or when something is being divided abruptly or forcefully. It can sometimes have a negative connotation.

  • They are splitting the bill after dinner.
  • The disagreement led to splitting the team into two factions.

Examples of usage

  • Partitioning the database will improve performance.
  • Network partitioning can help with security measures.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

The action or state of dividing a country or territory into separate, politically autonomous areas.

Synonyms

division, separation, split.

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partitioning

Use 'partitioning' when referring to the act of dividing something, especially in a systematic or organized manner, often in the context of space or data.

  • The partitioning of the conference room allowed for multiple meetings to be held simultaneously
  • The IT department is responsible for partitioning the hard drive
division

Employ 'division' when discussing the action of separating something into parts, often implying a process or state of being divided, and sometimes with implications of equal portions.

  • The division of responsibilities among team members was fair
  • The division of the estate was handled by the lawyers
separation

Apply 'separation' when there is a need to describe the act of moving or keeping things apart, often focusing on creating distinct entities or groups.

  • The separation of recyclable waste from general trash is important
  • The couple's separation was a mutual decision
split

Use 'split' especially in informal contexts or when describing a more abrupt or clear-cut division, potentially carrying a negative connotation.

  • There was a split in the company over the new policy
  • We decided to split the bill equally among all attendees

Examples of usage

  • The partitioning of the country led to conflicts between the regions.
  • Political partitioning can have long-lasting effects on a nation.
Context #3 | Verb

computer science

The process of dividing a computer's memory into sections to allow for simultaneous processing.

Synonyms

allocating, dividing, segmenting.

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partitioning

Used in scenarios where something is being divided into distinct parts, often in a technical or formal setting, like computer science or room layout.

  • The system is designed for efficient partitioning of the hard drive.
  • Partitioning the office space allows for better organization.
dividing

Often used in general conversations when separating something into parts or sections, and can refer to both physical and abstract concepts.

  • They were dividing the cake into equal slices.
  • The country is divided by different political views.
allocating

Relevant in contexts where resources, time, or tasks are being distributed or assigned to particular recipients or areas.

  • Allocating funds for the new project is essential.
  • The manager is responsible for allocating tasks to team members.
segmenting

Typically used in marketing, data analysis, or any scenario where something is being broken down into segments or specific categories.

  • Segmenting the market helps in identifying target customers.
  • The report consists of several segmenting tasks.

Examples of usage

  • Partitioning the memory can optimize the performance of the system.
  • It is essential to properly partition the memory for efficient operation.

Translations

Translations of the word "partitioning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น particionamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคญเคพเคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Partitionierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ partisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดั–ะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ partycjonowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ทใƒงใƒ‹ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partitionnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ particionamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlรผmlendirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒํ‹ฐ์…”๋‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‚ุณูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozdฤ›lenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozdelenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅŒบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ particioniranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ particionamiento

Etymology

The word 'partitioning' originates from the verb 'partition', which comes from the Old French word 'particion' and the Latin word 'partitio', both meaning 'division' or 'distribution'. The concept of dividing something into parts has been essential in various fields such as data processing, politics, and computer science.

See also: partitioned, partitioner, partitions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,205, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.