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partitions

[ pəˈtɪʃənz ]

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
partitions	Typically used in architectural or design contexts to describe walls or panels that divide space into separate areas, often permanently or semi-permanently. The office was redesigned with glass partitions to create a more open and collaborative environment. They installed partitions in the living room to create a small home office.
dividers	Used in a broader sense to refer to objects or structures that separate or divide space. This can be applied in various contexts including office supplies, furniture, or larger architectural elements. We used wooden dividers to separate the dining area from the living room. The teacher handed out divider tabs to help students organize their notebooks.
screens	Often refers to lightweight, portable panels that can be moved easily, frequently used for temporary or flexible space division. They set up folding screens to provide privacy for guests in the shared room. The hospital uses screens to separate patient beds in the emergency ward.

Word

Description / Examples

partitions

Typically used in architectural or design contexts to describe walls or panels that divide space into separate areas, often permanently or semi-permanently.

The office was redesigned with glass partitions to create a more open and collaborative environment.
They installed partitions in the living room to create a small home office.

dividers

Used in a broader sense to refer to objects or structures that separate or divide space. This can be applied in various contexts including office supplies, furniture, or larger architectural elements.

We used wooden dividers to separate the dining area from the living room.
The teacher handed out divider tabs to help students organize their notebooks.

screens

Often refers to lightweight, portable panels that can be moved easily, frequently used for temporary or flexible space division.

They set up folding screens to provide privacy for guests in the shared room.
The hospital uses screens to separate patient beds in the emergency ward.

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
partitions	Similar to 'partitions' but more commonly used interchangeably without a specific context distinction. They installed partitions to create separate workspaces. The storage disk has several partitions.
sections	Used for a broader range of separations, often implying smaller, more distinct parts of a larger whole, such as in documents, books, or classes. Read the first two sections of the report. The orchestra's string section played beautifully.
divisions	Appropriate for describing the act of separating something into parts, often implying organizational or structural separation, such as within a company or a military unit. The company's management structure includes several key divisions. The north and south divisions of the army coordinated their movements.
segments	Refers to portions of something that are distinct and often sequential, particularly used in contexts like marketing, aviation, or mathematics. The fruit is divided into several segments. The marketing campaign targets different segments of the population.

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:

🇵🇹 partições

🇮🇳 विभाजन

🇩🇪 Partitionen

🇮🇩 partisi

🇺🇦 розділи

🇵🇱 partycje

🇯🇵 パーティション

🇫🇷 partitions

🇪🇸 particiones

🇹🇷 bölmeler

🇰🇷 파티션

🇸🇦 تقسيمات

🇨🇿 oddíly

🇸🇰 oddiely

🇨🇳 分区

🇸🇮 predelki

🇮🇸 skiptingar

🇰🇿 бөлулер

🇬🇪 განყოფილებები

🇦🇿 bölmələr

🇲🇽 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.

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