separator

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɛpəreɪtər

Definition

A device, character, or object used to divide things into distinct parts or groups.

Examples

• The software uses a semicolon as a separator to distinguish between different data fields.

• The kitchen designer installed a glass separator to divide the dining area from the living room.

• Centrifuges act as a mechanical separator to pull cream away from whole milk.

Synonyms of separator

Words with a similar meaning to separator:

• divider
• partition
• delimiter
• buffer

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