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partitioning

partitioning

3 6.0
Dividing something into parts or groups
  • noun
  • /pɑrˈtɪʃənɪŋ/
translation icon : particionamiento
  • The software allows for the partitioning of the hard drive to create separate storage areas.
  • partitioning data
  • niche partitioning
  • partitioning strategy

I mean, compare graph partitioning to Max flow min cut or something like that.

Examples

  • Picking a subset is the same as partitioning our set into two pieces.

  • ..and the partitioning of Ireland, with six counties of Ulster to be called Northern Ireland, remaining within the United Kingdom.

  • Understand the concept of division as partitioning or sharing and measurement.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Let us recapitulate the essential elements that appear in this partitioning of spaces.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The effect of this partitioning was most severe for the non-Catholic churches of Poland.

    Academic text (1999)
  • As I have shown, the partitioning of spaces into grids has a long but discontinuous history.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Large-scale tasks can be divided into smaller tasks using either an algorithm partitioning strategy or a data partitioning strategy.

    Academic text (2000)
  • So it's important for the public health to change the partitioning of fats so you move from bad to the better fats and the diets.

  • The mechanisms varied and were related to improved soil fertility, partitioning of resources, and nutrient retention.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The partitioning of the workspace into different zones increased productivity among the team.

Synonyms

division
vspartitioning
107 2.9

The process of making something into parts or equal parts in math

describes making parts without implying mathematical use
breakdown
vspartitioning
43 3.4

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

is simply making parts rather than a formal component list
partition
vspartitioning
20 4.3

Dividing something into separate parts, often with a border

is the general act of making separate parts without boundary focus
subdivision
vspartitioning
10 3.7

The act of splitting something already split into smaller parts

is the original act of creating separate parts from one whole
separation
vspartitioning
8 3.2

The act of putting things into different groups

is more about making categories than simple sorting
branching
vspartitioning
8 3.4

The action of one thing dividing into parts that spread out

is general separation rather than producing branch-like forms
cleavage
vspartitioning
4 4.9

A split into parts along natural lines, for example in rocks or cells

is neutral dividing without implying deep rupture
segmentation
vspartitioning
3 6.1

Dividing something into separate parts

is the broad act of making separate parts
compartmentalization
vspartitioning
1 8.0

Dividing something into separate parts to keep things organized

is neutral dividing without emphasis on isolation or safety
disaggregation
vspartitioning
  • Specialized
1 7.9

Breaking a whole into smaller separate parts

is the simple act of making parts without analysis focus
scission
vspartitioning
1 9.8

The cutting or splitting of something into parts

is a nonviolent or neutral act of creating separate parts
modularization
vspartitioning
  • Specialized
1 7.0

To divide something into separate parts that work on their own

is general dividing without requiring independent functioning
parcellation
vspartitioning
  • UK
1 8.9

The act of dividing land or other areas into smaller parts

is the general act of separating not tied to land use
parceling
vspartitioning
  • US
1 5.1

Dividing something into parts and giving those parts to people

is neutral separating rather than planned distribution of shares
sectionalization
vspartitioning
8.8

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

is general dividing without stressing boundary creation
multisection
vspartitioning
7.2

To divide something into several parts for study

covers dividing in any context, not only for analysis
subclassification
vspartitioning
  • Specialized
7.2

A smaller group within a larger group that helps organize similar things

is general separating not tied to hierarchical categories
splitting
vspartitioning
3.4

The act of dividing something into parts or groups

is the neutral formal idea of creating parts or categories
fractionalization
vspartitioning
  • Specialized
9.0

The breaking of a group or society into smaller, competing groups

is ordinary dividing without implying social fragmentation

Antonyms

31 4.3

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

How Divided

segmentation
3 6.1
partitioning
3 6.0
division
107 2.9
separation
8 3.2

Surface Forms

partitioning singular
partitionings plural

Morphology

partitioning = partition (transparent) = partition + ing

Standard noun/gerund formation from the verb 'partition' indicating the action or process of dividing, directly predictable from the base.

Etymology

Partitioning comes from the simple root part, which means 'a piece' or 'share'. Think of cutting a cake into pieces; to partition is to divide something into separate parts, so partitioning is the act of making those separate parts.