compartmenting

verb

Definition of compartmentingnext
present participle of compartment
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type compartment the responses according to country of origin

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  1. classifying
  2. distinguishing
  3. distributing
  4. separating
Verb
  • One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
  • The hurricane notched sustained wind speeds of 180 mph Monday, classifying it for a time as a Category 5 storm—the highest distinction possible.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of classifying
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  • By integrating financial services, companies can offer a more holistic experience, distinguishing themselves from competitors.
    Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • One key distinguishing factor is the presence of a fever.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of distinguishing
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  • Under that scenario, MLB would be in charge of producing and distributing local teams.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What may be bothering California’s lawmakers is that the means for making and distributing forms of political propaganda are being democratized.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of distributing
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  • Nonetheless, Harris has begun the challenging and nuanced task of separating herself from the current anti-crypto policies in favor of a pro-digital asset and blockchain stance in alignment with her Opportunity Economy policies to bolster the middle and working classes.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But his explanation for separating the brands at the time summed up the internal situation well.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of separating
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