1
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
one of the partitions of a prefabricated house
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2
as in fences
something that divides, separates, or marks off
put up a partition to divide the room into two
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3
as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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Recent Examples of partitions
David Armitage,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.
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Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Balconies are separated by relatively thin partitions, and sound carries easily outdoors.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Using multiple overwrite methods ensures that files, partitions, or entire drives are permanently deleted and not recoverable.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Two further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795, and Poland would not return as an independent state until after World War I, at about one-third of its size before partition.
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David Armitage,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Balconies are separated by relatively thin partitions, and sound carries easily outdoors.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Using multiple overwrite methods ensures that files, partitions, or entire drives are permanently deleted and not recoverable.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
Noun
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Historical data about the parts of the nation that use the most air conditioning shows a strong geographical trend.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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The fire is moving so rapidly that authorities urged ranchers and residents to cut their fences so their animals might have a better chance of surviving.
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Law enforcement officials frequently draw virtual fences around areas of interest and require Google to identify every cellphone in the area using cell location history.
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Licensing calls for meticulous attention to ownership splits, territorial rights, and expiration dates.
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Benefits of ductless mini-split systems Ductless mini-splits have many benefits, especially for homeowners who want in-home cooling but don’t have traditional ductwork already installed.
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What divides them is the type of finance work being transformed.
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Defections across the land border that divides the peninsula are relatively rare, as the area is densely forested, ridden with landmines and monitored by soldiers on both sides.
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The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
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These 12 party-perfect portions can be made up to two days ahead of your Fourth of July celebration.
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To avoid such a disastrous scenario, try out this compact travel organizer complete with seven slot rolls and three rectangular dividers.
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The adjustable dividers can be added or removed to fit the length of your rolls, and the divider doubles as space for ribbon and bows, preventing them from getting crushed.
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The unrest comes after years of political divisions following the tenure of socialist President Evo Morales, whose Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) dominated Bolivian politics for nearly two decades.
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This is consistent with moves the company has made in other divisions, including Chromebooks and the upcoming Googlebook range, which is expected in the Fall.
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While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
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For example, Highway 17 currently bifurcates a piece planners hope to lock in through Los Gatos.
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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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