noun
- People who divide or separate something into parts or sections.
- In computing, software or hardware devices that divide storage space or networks into separate sections.
- Historical figures or groups who advocated for or carried out the division of a territory or nation.
Usage: Plural of partitioner; commonly used in technical, political, and organizational contexts.
Usage: Technical usage; common in IT and data management.
Usage: Historical and political usage; often refers to those involved in territorial partitions.
Examples
- The partitioners of the hard drive created separate sections for different file types.
- Historical partitioners of India and Pakistan faced significant challenges during the transition.
- The office partitioners installed new walls to create individual workspaces.
- Software partitioners allow users to manage multiple operating systems on one computer.
- The partitioners of the empire sought to divide power among regional leaders.
- These room partitioners help maximize space in open-plan offices.