Partition (noun)

1. The act or process of dividing or separating a whole into parts or sections.
2. A divider, especially a physical barrier, separating two spaces or areas.
3. The division of a country, territory, or political entity into smaller parts.
4. The separation of a computer hard drive into different sections for organization purposes.

Origin:

From the latin word 'partitio' meaning division, separation.

Examples:

1. The partition of India and Pakistan led to widespread violence and loss of life.
2. The partition in the office created separate spaces for privacy.
3. The partition of the storage room allowed for better organization of the items.
4. The partition of the kingdom led to the creation of several new states.
5. The partition of the computer hard drive allowed for easy backup and transfer of data.