compartmentalize
verb (used with object)
to divide into separate and isolated categories, sections, areas, or compartments.
compartmentalise
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a variation of
compartmentalize.
Example Sentences
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Supporters seem to want to compartmentalise it into its own offence.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
The Philippines, often seen as a US ally, is an interesting case that could suggest that Iran is "willing to compartmentalise", he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
The ability to compartmentalise has been one of the defining factors of Victoria Mboko's ascent.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
Having spoken about wanting to compartmentalise batting and captaincy before the series, Gill strolled to the middle and played an innings with a false shot percentage of just 3.5%.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
“The harassment happens to each of us, how come men don’t know about it? Maybe the male actors compartmentalise, maybe they choose not to see it,” Sarathkumar told the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024
