Computing

• Partition (database)
  Partition (database)
  A partition is a division of a logical database or its constituting elements into distinct independent parts. Database partitioning is normally done for manageability, performance or availability reasons....
  
  , the division of a database
• Disk partitioning
  Disk partitioning
  Disk partitioning is the act of dividing a hard disk drive into multiple logical storage units referred to as partitions, to treat one physical disk drive as if it were multiple disks. Partitions are also termed "slices" for operating systems based on BSD, Solaris or GNU Hurd...
  
  , the division of a hard disk drive
• Logical partition (virtual computing platform), a subset of a computer's resources, virtualized as a separate computer

Mathematics

• Partition (number theory)
  Partition (number theory)
  In number theory and combinatorics, a partition of a positive integer n, also called an integer partition, is a way of writing n as a sum of positive integers. Two sums that differ only in the order of their summands are considered to be the same partition; if order matters then the sum becomes a...
  
  , a way to write a number as a sum of other numbers
• Multiplicative partition
  Multiplicative partition
  In number theory, a multiplicative partition or unordered factorization of an integer n that is greater than 1 is a way of writing n as a product of integers greater than 1, treating two products as equivalent if they differ only in the ordering of the factors. The number n is itself considered one...
  
  , a way to write a number as a product of other numbers
• Partition of an interval
  Partition of an interval
  In mathematics, a partition, P of an interval [a, b] on the real line is a finite sequence of the formIn mathematics, a partition, P of an interval [a, b] on the real line is a finite sequence of the form...
  
  
• Partition of a set
  Partition of a set
  In mathematics, a partition of a set X is a division of X into non-overlapping and non-empty "parts" or "blocks" or "cells" that cover all of X...
  
  
• Partition of unity, a certain kind of set of functions on a topological space
• Partition problem
  Partition problem
  In computer science, the partition problem is an NP-complete problem. The problem is to decide whether a given multiset of integers can be partitioned into two "halves" that have the same sum...
  
  , an NP-complete problem in computer science

Natural science

• Partition function (quantum field theory)
  Partition function (quantum field theory)
  In quantum field theory, we have a generating functional, Z[J] of correlation functions and this value, called the partition function is usually expressed by something like the following functional integral:...
  
  
• Partition function (statistical mechanics)
  Partition function (statistical mechanics)
  Partition functions describe the statistical properties of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium. It is a function of temperature and other parameters, such as the volume enclosing a gas...
  
  
• Partition coefficient
  Partition coefficient
  In chemistry and the pharmaceutical sciences, a partition- or distribution coefficient is the ratio of concentrations of a compound in the two phases of a mixture of two immiscible solvents at equilibrium. The terms "gas/liquid partition coefficient" and "air/water partition coefficient" are...
  
  , a concept in organic chemistry

Other uses

• Partition (law)
  Partition (law)
  A partition is a term used in the law of real property to describe an act, by a court order or otherwise, to divide up a concurrent estate into separate portions representing the proportionate interests of the tenants. Under the common law, any tenant who owns an undivided concurrent interest in...
  
  , the division of an estate
• Partition (music)
• Partition (politics)
  Partition (politics)
  In politics, a partition is a change of political borders cutting through at least one territory considered a homeland by some community. That change is done primarily by diplomatic means, and use of military force is negligible....
  
  , a change of political borders
• Partition (1987 film)
  Partition (1987 film)
  Partition is a film by award-winning director Ken McMullen. The film is set in the turmoil surrounding the transfer of political power in British India from British to Indian hands and the partition of the subcontinent into The Dominion of Pakistan and The Republic of India in 1947. Made in 1987,...
  
  
• Partition (2007 film)
• Partition of India
  Partition of India
  The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
  
  
• Partition of Yugoslavia
• Folding screen
  Folding Screen
  A folding screen , is a piece of free-standing furniture which consists of several frames or panels connected by hinges. It can be made in a variety of designs and with different kinds of materials. Screens have many practical and decorative uses...
  
  , a piece of furniture
• The wall of a cubicle
  Cubicle
  Тhe cubicle, cubicle desk, office cubicle or cubicle workstation is a partially enclosed workspace, separated from neighboring workspaces by partitions that are usually tall...
  
   workspace

See also

• Part (disambiguation)
• Section (disambiguation)
• Compartment (disambiguation)
• Divider (disambiguation)