1. devices or objects that divide, keep apart, or create boundaries between things
2. punctuation marks or symbols used to separate elements in text or data
Usage: computing; typography
3. machines or devices that sort or divide materials by removing unwanted components
Usage: industrial; technical

Examples

• The binder has plastic separators to organize different subjects.
• Use comma separators between items in the list.
• The magnetic separators removed metal particles from the grain.
• File separators help keep documents organized in the cabinet.
• The CSV format uses comma separators between data fields.
• Industrial separators can sort recyclable materials automatically.
• Tab separators make it easy to find specific sections in the notebook.