Partitions: meaning, definitions and examples

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partitions

 

[ pษ™หˆtษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dividing a space

Partitions refer to dividing a space into separate areas or sections, usually for organizational or privacy purposes. They can be walls, screens, or dividers that create distinct areas within a larger space.

Synonyms

dividers, screens

Examples of usage

  • Office partitions are commonly used to create individual workspaces in open-plan offices.
  • The partitions in the classroom allowed for small group activities to take place simultaneously.
  • The restaurant had partitions between each table to provide a sense of privacy for diners.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

In computing, partitions refer to dividing a storage device into multiple sections, each of which acts as a separate unit with its own file system. This allows for better organization of data and can help improve system performance.

Synonyms

divisions, sections, segments

Examples of usage

  • The hard drive was partitioned into separate sections for the operating system and user files.
  • Partitioning the disk can help prevent data loss by isolating potential issues to specific sections.

Translations

Translations of the word "partitions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น partiรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคญเคพเคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Partitionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ partisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดั–ะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ partycje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partitions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ particiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlmeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒํ‹ฐ์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุณูŠู…ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oddรญly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oddiely

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅŒบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predelki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skiptingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปัƒะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlmษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ particiones

Etymology

The word 'partitions' originated from the Latin word 'partitio' meaning 'division' or 'portion'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to dividing or separating different parts. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts, from physical spaces to computing storage. The concept of partitions remains integral to organizing and compartmentalizing different elements.

See also: partitioned, partitioner, partitioning.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,607, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.