partition Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
divider.
noun (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit
noun (anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism
noun the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
division; partitioning; sectionalization; segmentation; sectionalisation.
verb divide into parts, pieces, or sections
partition off.
- The Arab peninsula was partitioned by the British
verb separate or apportion into sections
zone.
- partition a room off

F. partition, L. partitio. See Part, v.

The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom.
And good from bad find no partition. Shak.
That which divides or separates; that by which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are separated; separating boundary; dividing line or space; specifically, an interior wall dividing one part or apartment of a house, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions.
No sight could pass Betwixt the nice partitions of the grass. Dryden.
A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment. R. "Lodged in a small partition." Milton.
(Law.) The servance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.
(Mus.) A score. Brande & C.

imperfect & past participle Partitioned ; present participle & verbal noun Partitioning

To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs.
To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house.
Uniform without, though severally partitioned within. Bacon.