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.
2. To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house.
Uniform without, though severally partitioned within. Bacon.