Compartmentalization

Word COMPARTMENTALIZATION
Character 20
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Pronunciations /ˈkɒm.pɑː(ɹ)t.mɛntl̩.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Compartmentalization"

What do we mean by compartmentalization?

The act or process of dividing a complex task or structure into smaller, often more manageable pieces.

The act of dividing complex code into libraries with common functionality to help make the process of programming more manageable and reusable.

(counter-espionage) The act of dividing tasks involving confidential information so that no one person is capable of leaking enough to be incriminating. Alternatively, it can involve distributing information in such a way that no individual knows the full extent or purpose of the task they have been given, hence, if they are captured or monitored, the enemy would not be able to obtain useful information from any given person.

To put certain persons into mental "compartments" based on race, sexual orientation, religion, ect. Urban Dictionary

Someone who can "divide" his or her's emotions from other thoughts, even from the important. Urban Dictionary

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The word "compartmentalization" in example sentences

This compartmentalization is a unique feature of mainstream U.S. culture: Don't mix personal and work issues; my family is separate from my friends; my tennis friends do not necessarily have to know my classical music friends, and so on. ❋ Unknown (2002)

The intensity of my career coupled with my self-imposed mental compartmentalization is protection for me. ❋ Unknown (2004)

One of the noisome results of such compartmentalization is that relationship "experts" warn us incessantly, "If you have to talk, see a therapist." ❋ Unknown (2002)

PODESTA: I've never understood the word compartmentalization, quite honestly. ❋ Unknown (2001)

And the further to the right on the scale, the less compartmentalization is possible between the supposed religious and non-religious aspects of one’s life. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We no longer operate largely on the principle of compartmentalization, that is, sharing information based on "need to know." ❋ James R. Clapper (2011)

Practicing methodological naturalism and then believing in superstition is called compartmentalization, not intellectual consistency. ❋ James F. McGrath (2009)

In a very real way “symbolic” refers to integration and “diabolic” refers to compartmentalization. ❋ M. SCOTT PECK (1987)

Its most basic mechanism is that psychological trick we have called compartmentalization. ❋ M. SCOTT PECK (1987)

  compartmentalization, which is not the process by any means. ❋ Michaud, S G & Aynesworth H (1989)

As for the "compartmentalization" issue: I have tried to speak up when people use offensive and degrading language about Senator Clinton. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The special effects apparatus that has been implemented also cements the "compartmentalization" of the work force. ❋ Steve Hulett (2008)

"The special effects apparatus that has been implemented also cements the "compartmentalization" of the work force..." ❋ Steve Hulett (2008)

She inadvertantly referred to this "compartmentalization" of God that so many people attempt today. ❋ Cheryl R. Cox (2007)

It is market compartmentalization which is in direct conflict with the kind of pluralism and inclusiveness the left must have to succeed. ❋ Unknown (2006)

compartmentalization is [bad] ❋ Giosantana (2014)

A [spy] can compartmentalize his [emotions] after killing someone, knowing (s)he still has a [mission] to complete. ❋ C.S. Buchanan (2006)

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