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partitioner

/ˈpɑːr.tɪˌʃən.ər/ noun · British & US
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What does partitioner mean?

noun

A person or thing that partitions, or a program that divides data into smaller parts for processing. In computing, a partitioner is a software component that manages the allocation of resources, such as memory or disk space, to different processes or applications.

Example

"The database partitioner ensured that each query was executed efficiently by distributing the data across multiple servers."

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