compartmentalizes

verb

Definition of compartmentalizesnext
present tense third-person singular of compartmentalize
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type we shouldn't compartmentalize the students into such restrictive categories as scholar and athlete, which are not mutually exclusive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartmentalizes
  1. classifies
  2. relegates
  3. distinguishes
  4. categorizes
  5. separates
  6. distributes
Verb
  • This system also classifies the importance of manual or automatic repair and the defect type.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of classifies
Verb
  • But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of relegates
Verb
  • This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But what distinguishes it is its ability to create an experience that combines the luxury of a hotel with the personalized warmth of a home.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
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  • Though officially abolished in 1950, the 2,000-year-old caste system that categorizes Hindus in a social hierarchy at birth still exists in many aspects of life.
    Esha Mitra, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The government now categorizes the Gulenists as a terrorist organization, called FETO.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of categorizes
Verb
  • The tsunami hazard area in Manhattan Beach is essentially limited to the beach and pier on the coastal side of the Strand, the walking-and-biking path that separates the sand from luxury homes.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The story follows a young Mufasa as a great flood separates him from his parents.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separates
Verb
  • The food-grade silicone can withstand temperatures up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit, distributes heat evenly, and prevents baked goods from sticking to the pan.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The campaign, known to have been active now for a worrying four months, uses fake companies to leverage trust and distributes the stealer malware in disguise as a video meeting application.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributes
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