partitioning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
   breakdown.
   
2. noun the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
   division; sectionalization; partition; segmentation; sectionalisation.
   
3. verb divide into parts, pieces, or sections
   partition; partition off.
   
   • The Arab peninsula was partitioned by the British
4. verb separate or apportion into sections
   partition; zone.
   
   • partition a room off

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