separator

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: divider, partition, delimiter, buffer

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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

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