partitioning

Noun
  1. An analysis into mutually exclusive categories (synset 105789797)
    is a type of: analysis, analytic thinking - the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
    subtypes: resolution, resolving - analysis into clear-cut components
    same as: breakdown
  2. The act of dividing or partitioning;
    Separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart (synset 100398761)
    is a type of: separation - the act of dividing or disconnecting
    subtypes:
    • subdivision - the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
    • septation - the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
    • zoning - dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
    same as: division, partition, sectionalisation, sectionalization, segmentation

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