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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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partitioned \partitioned\ adj.
Divided into partitions.

Syn: partitioned off.
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