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  • A movable partition can divide the ballroom into two smaller rooms.
    partition = something that divides space
  • We want to partition the room into three parts.
    partition = divide
  • A bulletproof partition separates the customers from the cashier.  (source)
    partition = something that divides space
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  • On the other side of a partition is a family with three children.  (source)
    partition = a structure (less substantial than a wall) that divides a room
  • We followed her to a room with glass partitions.†  (source)
  • Inside, it was partitioned into a kitchen and an eating room.  (source)
    partitioned = divided
  • Through the partitioning wall at the right we hear a prosecutor's voice, Judge Hathorne's, asking a question; then a woman's voice, Martha Corey's, replying.†  (source)
    partitioning = dividing
  • And all about this central space, which was partitionless and supported by round white columns, were offices labeled with the names of the various minor officials and executives of the company—Mr.†  (source)
    partitionless = without divisions
    standard suffix: The suffix "-less" in partitionless means without and reverses the meaning of partition. This is the same pattern you see in words like harmless, fearless, and powerless.
  • "Yeah, right," the kid muttered from behind the mesh partition.†  (source)
  • As hogs are far more inquisitive and destructive than dairy cattle, the plan was to install concrete partitions to about five feet, then wood frame walls above that.†  (source)
  • I was really fascinated as I prowled through the dark, partitioned rooms of the exhibits.†  (source)
    partitioned = divided
  • It made him happy to live with a sister again—even if it was a only for a few days, and even if Hazel insisted on partitioning her side of the room with sheets for privacy so it looked like a quarantine zone.†  (source)
    partitioning = dividing
  • Mr. Okamura had shouted from the stall on the other side of the partition.†  (source)
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