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   partition

   /pɑːˈtɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. (especially with reference to a country with separate areas of government) the action or state of dividing or being divided into parts: "the country's partition into separate states" Similar dividing uppartitioningseparationdivisiondividingsubdivisionsplittingsplitting upsplit-upbreaking upbreak-uppartingsegregationseverancerare:partitionment
   • ▪ the distribution of a solute between two immiscible or slightly miscible solvents in contact with one another, in accordance with its differing solubility in each: "partition chromatography"
   • 2. a structure dividing a space into two parts, especially a light interior wall: "the cafe was divided up by glass partitions" Similar screendividerroom dividerdividing wallbarrierwallfencepanelseparator
   • ▪ each of a number of portions into which some operating systems divide memory or storage: "this takes a copy of hard disk partition information during installation"

   verb

   • 1. divide into parts: "an agreement was reached to partition the country" Similar dividedivide upsubdivideseparatesplitsplit upcut upcarve upbreak upseversegregateshareshare outparcel outportionportion out
   • ▪ divide (a room) into smaller rooms or areas by erecting partitions: "the hall was partitioned to contain the noise of the computers" Similar subdivideseparatedividedivide upseparate offsectionsection offscreen offwall offfence off

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin partitio(n-), from partiri ‘divide into parts’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. partitioner noun
   • 2. partitionist noun

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2. brilliant.org › wiki › partition-of-an-integerPartition of an Integer | Brilliant Math & Science Wiki

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   2 days ago · A partition of a positive integer n n is an expression of n n as the sum of one or more positive integers (or parts ). The order of the integers in the sum "does not matter": that is, two expressions that contain the same integers in a different order are considered to be the same partition.

3. www.supportyourtech.com › tech › how-to-disk-partition-inHow to Disk Partition in Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Disk partitioning in Windows 11 allows you to divide your hard drive into separate sections for better organization and performance. By following a few simple steps, you can create, resize, or delete partitions on your disk. This is particularly useful for setting up multiple operating systems, improving data management, or optimizing storage use.

4. www.easeus.com › computer-instruction › is-primary-and-activeIs Primary and Active Partition the Same [Beginner's Guide] - ...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · A primary partition is simply a partition on a hard drive designated as a primary partition by the computer's operating system. An active partition is a bootable partition that contains the files necessary to start the operating system when turning on a computer.

5. www.easeus.com › computer-instruction › active-partitionWhat Is an Active Partition [2024 Detailed & Full Guide] - EaseUS

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   Jun 21, 2024 · An active partition is a partition that holds the Operating system's boot files that assists in starting the PC. You can set precisely a single partition as an active/bootable partition on each hard drive.

6. askleo.com › should_i_partition_my_hard_diskShould I Partition My Hard Disk? - Ask Leo!

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   Jun 24, 2024 · A partition is nothing more than a way to organize the physical space on a hard drive. We typically think of a hard drive as a single disk, but partitioning allows you to split a hard drive so it appears to be multiple different drives.

7. technastic.com › pHow to Partition C Drive in Windows 10 & 11 without Formatting -...

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   2 days ago · Using the Disk Management tool in Windows, you can easily partition a hard drive, delete it, merge it with any other existing drive, or increase the C Drive space. It’s easy to partition a hard drive on Windows 10 and 11 without a data wipe. However, you should still take a backup of everything before proceeding.

8. www.ninjaone.com › blog › how-to-partition-a-hard-drive-inHow to Partition a Hard Drive in Windows 10 | NinjaOne

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Partitioning your hard drive allows you to divide a single physical disk into several separate sections, each acting as its own independent disk drive. This technique is particularly useful for organizing files, running different operating systems, or segmenting a large drive into manageable chunks.