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Sectionalize

To divide according to gepgraphical sections or local interests.

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Dissever 76% connected

To part in two; to sever thoroughly; to sunder; to disunite; to separate; to disperse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Divide 76% connected

To part asunder (a whole); to sever into two or more parts or pieces; to sunder; to separate into parts.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Separate 76% connected

To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Split 76% connected

of Split

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Segmentation 74% connected

The act or process of dividing into segments; specifically (Biol.), a self-division into segments as a result of growth; cell cleavage; cell multipli…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Segmentation 74% connected

The act or process of dividing into segments; specifically (Biol.), a self-division into segments as a result of growth; cell cleavage; cell multipli…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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