partition

/pɑːˈtɪ.ʃən/

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Also seen as: partitions · partitioning · partitioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An action which divides a thing into parts, or separates one thing from another.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động chia một thứ gì đó thành phần, hoặc tách một thứ gì đó khỏi thứ khác

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Noun

Examples

the partitions of Poland

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A part of something that has been divided.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một phần của một thứ gì đó đã được chia

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Noun

Examples

the Russian Partition

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To divide something into parts, sections or shares.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chia một thứ gì đó thành phần, đoạn hoặc cổ phần

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Verb

Examples

to partition a hard drive

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To divide a region or country into two or more territories with separate political status.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chia một khu vực hoặc quốc gia thành hai hoặc nhiều lãnh thổ với tình trạng chính trị riêng biệt

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Verb

Examples

Poland was progressively partitioned by Russia, Austria, and Prussia in the late 18th century.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “partition” mean?

An action which divides a thing into parts, or separates one thing from another.

Is “partition” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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