partitioning (n.)

  1. an analysis into mutually exclusive categories

    [ Syn: breakdown ]

  2. the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

    [ Syn: division , partition , segmentation , sectionalization , sectionalisation ]

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