The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

partitioned \partitioned\ adj.
   Divided into partitions.

   Syn: partitioned off.
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