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compartmentalization

compartmentalization

1 8.0
Dividing something into separate parts to keep things organized
  • noun
  • /kəmˌpɑːrtˌmɛntəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
translation icon : compartimentalización
  • On the other hand, we suggest that compartmentalization occurs when the work domain is all-male.

And a lot of it was purpose built compartmentalization.

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Examples

  • Fragmentation and compartmentalization of services are also potential systemic barriers to school-family connections.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Modularity refers to the compartmentalization of the system in space, in time, or in organizational structure.

    Academic text (2008)
  • But we also raise questions about the compartmentalization of cultural differences.

    Academic text (1995)
  • We know for sure that they relied on a very high degree of information compartmentalization.

    Blog text (10)
  • When the decision is made to target specific groups, it should be balanced against the possibility of compartmentalization.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The second involves a compartmentalization effect in which each domain maintains its cultural independence.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Successful compartmentalization relies on an unstated but clear agreement as to where the boundaries are.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Certainly, the fragmentation, segmentation, and compartmentalization of school subjects set a background for a system of taboos.

    Academic text (2000)
  • "There's so much compartmentalization in New York publishing that editors develop very little experience outside their narrow niches.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Effective compartmentalization of tasks helps improve productivity in a team environment.

Synonyms

breakdown
vscompartmentalization
43 3.4

A list that shows how something is divided into parts or groups

focuses more on creating organized or isolated sections for structure rather than only analysis
grouping
vscompartmentalization
20 2.5

Putting people and things together because they are similar or have the same purpose

is the opposite action, separating items into organized or isolated sections rather than assembling them
classification
vscompartmentalization
19 3.7

The process of putting things into groups by shared features

also divides but emphasizes organizing or isolating parts beyond mere similarity-based grouping
categorization
vscompartmentalization
  • Specialized
8 4.4

Putting things, people, or ideas into groups because they are similar

focuses more on organizing or isolating parts structurally rather than just grouping by similarity
separation
vscompartmentalization
8 3.2

The act of putting things into different groups

adds intent of organizing or isolating parts into sections beyond mere sorting
segmentation
vscompartmentalization
3 6.1

Dividing something into separate parts

focuses more on organizing or isolating parts for management rather than only division
partitioning
vscompartmentalization
3 6.0

Dividing something into parts or groups

emphasizes organizing or isolating parts for order rather than mere division
disaggregation
vscompartmentalization
  • Specialized
1 7.9

Breaking a whole into smaller separate parts

stresses arranging parts into organized or isolated sections rather than only breaking down
modularization
vscompartmentalization
  • Specialized
1 7.0

To divide something into separate parts that work on their own

focuses on organizing or isolating parts but not necessarily making them independent modules
siloing
vscompartmentalization
  • Jargon
1 7.5

Keeping groups separate so people do not share information or work together

may divide for organizing but does not imply restricting communication or collaboration
scission
vscompartmentalization
1 9.8

The cutting or splitting of something into parts

is broader, focusing on arranging or isolating parts for order rather than physical cutting
sectionalization
vscompartmentalization
8.8

A process of dividing something into separate parts to make it easier to manage

is broader and focuses on organizing or isolating parts rather than only boundaries
splitting
vscompartmentalization
3.4

The act of dividing something into parts or groups

aims at arranging or isolating parts with organizational purpose rather than just separation
multisection
vscompartmentalization
7.2

To divide something into several parts for study

is used more generally for organizing or isolating parts, not only for examination
departmentalization
vscompartmentalization
  • Specialized
7.2

Dividing a company into parts that do different jobs

is the general process of dividing parts for organization or isolation beyond organizations

Antonyms

47 4.0

Putting two or more parts together so they work as one

31 4.3

A process that brings separate people or groups together to form one unit

How Divided

isolation
172 3.7
segregation
  • Offensive
18 5.3
compartmentalization
1 8.0
division
107 2.9
unity
217 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

compartmentalization = compartmentalize (transparent) = compartment + al + ize + ation

The noun is a regular derivation from the verb 'compartmentalize', and the meaning follows directly from the idea of dividing into compartments.

Etymology

Compartmentalization comes from compartment, which is built from com- 'together' and part 'piece', so it paints a simple picture of putting items into separate boxes or sections. So, to compartmentalize is to divide and organize something into neat, separate parts.