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partition

noun
pɑrˈtɪʃən

Meaning

The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
a division into parts; a wall or screen that divides a room or space
The action of dividing something into parts; to divide into sections.

Example Sentences

Partition caused unrest.

The partition between offices provided privacy for workers.

The room was divided by a wooden partition.

Synonyms

division, separation, split, segregation, wall, barrier
Entry 1
division, separation, split, segregation
Entry 2
division, separation, wall, barrier
Entry 3
division, separation, split, segregation

Antonyms

union, unity, merger, integration, connection, unification
Entry 1
union, unity, merger, integration
Entry 2
union, connection, integration, merger
Entry 3
union, unification, integration

Collocations

office partition, create partition, remove partition, partition wall, partition plan, partition agreement, partition property
Entry 2
office partition, create partition, remove partition
Entry 3
partition wall, partition plan, partition agreement, partition property

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