Meaning & use
Compartment
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A separate section or part of a structure, container, or vehicle, used for storing or organizing distinct items.
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She kept her jewelry in a small compartment inside the drawer.
The train had a first-class compartment reserved for the family.
A note on using this word
The verb form 'compartmentalize' extends the physical meaning to mental or organizational separation, such as keeping work and personal life apart.
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