# partitioned

/pɑɹˈtɪʃənd/ (US) · /pɑːtˈɪʃənd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/partitioned
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

to divide something into separate parts or sections. You use this when you want to create different areas within a larger space.

For teachers: to divide or separate something into distinct parts or sections. Often used in technical contexts to describe the division of a physical space or a data file.

## Examples

- The office is partitioned to create private meeting rooms.
- The software allows you to partitioned the hard drive into two separate sections for work and personal files.
- By partitioned the large warehouse into smaller, climate-controlled zones, the company significantly improved its inventory management and reduced the risk of product damage.

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