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(computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit
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partition
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Partition \Par*ti"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Partitioned ; p. pr. & vb. n. 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, ...
Wikipedia
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In politics , a partition is a change of political borders cutting through at least one territory considered a homeland by some community. Common arguments for partitions include: historicist – that partition is inevitable, or already in progress last resort ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
early 15c., "division into shares, distinction," from Old French particion (12c.), from Latin partitionem (nominative partitio ) "a sharing, division, partition, distribution; method of dividing," from past participle stem of partire "to part" (see part ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) [syn: divider ] the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart [syn: division , partitioning , segmentation ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 An action which divides a thing into parts, or separates one thing from another. 2 A part of something that has been divided. 3 The division of a territory into two or more autonomous ones. 4 A vertical structure that divides a room. 5 That which divides ...
Usage examples of partition.
A partitioned room will accommodate either a summer or a winter dairy, if not otherwise provided, and a multitude of conveniences may be made of it in all well arranged farmeries.
If the dairy be of such extent as to require larger accommodation than the plan here suggested, a room or two may be partitioned off from the main milk and pressing-room, for washing the vessels and other articles employed, and for setting the milk.
Eden suggested that they create a European Advisory Commission which would decide how Germany, after defeat, would be partitioned, occupied, and governed by the three victorious powers.
Like to a double Cherry-seeming parted, But yet a union in partition: Two lovely berries moulded on one stem.
The brattice, a wooden partition which aided the currents of air to flow, had in some way blocked the flow and a small child detailed to watch at the air door had fallen asleep.
But a short distance from the circular chamber we came suddenly into a brilliantly lighted labyrinth of crystal glass partitioned passages.
Their number was seauen and seauen, so perfectly and sweetely counterfeited with liuelie motions, their vestures whisking vp and flying abroad, that the workman could not be accused of any imperfection, but that one had not a liuely voyce to expresse their mirth, and the other brinish teares to manifest their sorrow: the said daunce was in fashion of two Semicircles, with a seperating partition put betwixt.
Being Miss Meteyard, she first pounded on the partition and then went in and told them to shut up.
But at Central, as at Metro, part of the cafeteria is partitioned off so the doctors can eat by themselves.
His robe billowing behind him like a kite tail, Milne disappeared behind his partition.
When Wisteria arrived and met Lord Mitsuyoshi in the next room, Nitta watched them through a hole in the partition.
It had been contrived that a spring which was concealed within, and which fastened the partition, should receive its impulse from the pressure of a certain part of the pannel, which was now touched by the foot of the Earl.
We have just shown that independent chimney tops pass off their smoke more perfectly, than when only partitioned inside to the common point of outlet.
Or, if the size and convenience of the family require it, a part of the wood-house may be partitioned off for a wash-room, from which a chimney may pass up through the peak of the roof.
If it be desirable to construct more sleeping-rooms, they can be partitioned laterally from the hall, and doors made to enter them.