sectionalize

Thân thiện

The engineer sectionalizes the electrical grid for easier maintenance.

Definition

Verb: 1. To divide into sections: The primary meaning is to separate or partition something into distinct parts or segments. 2. To divide into geographic sections: Specifically, to divide a territory, country, or area into defined geographic or administrative sections.

Usage

The verb "sectionalize" is used to describe the action of creating divisions within a whole. It often implies a formal or systematic division. * The new policy will sectionalize the national park into different management zones. * Urban planners often sectionalize a city to analyze traffic patterns more effectively.

Advanced Usage

• Conceptual Division: While often physical or geographic, "sectionalize" can be used for abstract divisions.
  • The report sectionalizes the complex problem into three main issues for clarity.

Variants and Related Words

• Sectionalization (noun): The process or result of dividing something into sections.
  • The sectionalization of the curriculum allowed for more specialized study.

Synonyms

• Divide: To separate into parts.
• Partition: To divide into parts, especially by a barrier.
• Segment: To divide into segments or sections.
• Subdivide: To divide into smaller parts.

Antonyms

• Unify: To make or become a single unit.
• Combine: To join or merge to form a single entity.
• Integrate: To combine one thing with another to form a whole.

Học thuật

Verb

1. divide into sections, especially into geographic sections
   • sectionalize a country

Từ đồng nghĩa

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