[W/K] :: partitioning

  Partition \Par*ti"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Partitioned; p.
     pr. & vb. n. Partitioning.]
     1. To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute;
        as, to partition an estate among various heirs.
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     2. To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as,
        to partition a house.
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              Uniform without, though severally partitioned
              within.                               --Bacon.
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  partitioning \partitioning\ n.
     An analysis into mutually exclusive categories.
  
     Syn: breakdown.
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     2. Separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or
        keeps apart.
  
     Syn: division, partition, segmentation, subdivision.
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  partitioning
       n 1: an analysis into mutually exclusive categories [syn: breakdown]
       2: the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the
          creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart [syn: division,
           partition, segmentation, sectionalization, sectionalisation]