noun a structure dividing a space into parts, especially a thin wall
verb to divide or separate something into parts or sections
In mathematics, a partition refers to a way of dividing a set into distinct subsets.
In statistics, partitioning data is a common technique for splitting data into training and testing sets for model building and evaluation.
In computer science, partitioning refers to dividing a large dataset into smaller, more manageable parts for processing.
In physics, partition function is used to describe the distribution of particles in different energy states.
In literature, a partition may refer to the division of a book into sections or chapters.
In psychology, a partition may refer to the separation of different aspects of a person's mind or behavior for analysis.
In computer science, a partition may refer to the division of a hard drive into separate sections for organizing data.
In urban planning, a partition may refer to the division of a space or area into zones for different uses such as residential, commercial, or industrial.
In mathematics, a partition may refer to the division of a set into subsets that do not overlap and together cover the entire set.
In music, a partition may refer to the written score or sheet music for a particular piece of music.