COMPARTMENT Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

compartment 1 of 2

noun

kəm-ˈpärt-mənt

Definition of compartment

as in chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear

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compartment

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verb

kəm-ˈpärt-ˌment

as in to rank

to arrange or assign according to type compartment the responses according to country of origin

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Recent Examples of compartment

Noun

The inspector counted over 15 pieces of roach excrement under the three-compartment sink, and 20 on the front counter floor. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The top choice, Zone Tech’s Three-Pocket Mesh Storage Net, features multiple compartments for organizing your belongings. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 The Argus reported that officials revealed at the inquest that ground staff only found the man after noticing a packing strap hanging out of the wheel compartment. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Police described the suspect's vehicle as a white utility‑style work truck with four doors and side storage compartments. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compartment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartment

Noun

His chambers are in Islandia, on Long Island, with tennis trophies on the desk and an electric shoe buffer in the corner.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Whoever wins Georgia’s lieutenant governor race in November will lead the state Senate chamber for the next four years ― but the scope of his power will rest in the hands of the likely Republican majority.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of chamber

Verb

Models ranked some outcomes more consistently than individual evaluators.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
An internal company memo from around the time of the recovery mission — also obtained by CNBC — indicates Coupang coordinated the computer recovery at the behest of a high-ranking national security officer from the South Korean president’s office.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of rank

Noun

From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
This can lead to the loss of brain cells and contribute to memory and thinking problems, added Johnson.

— Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of cell

Verb

Back then, Pluto was classified as a full planet, but the discovery of 1992 QB-1, as well as Kuiper Belt objects even larger than Pluto found later, raised questions about Pluto's status.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In some cases, LinkedIn says views of content classified as AI spam have decreased by as much as 40 percent.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of classify

Noun

The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
For the demonstration, the system was installed in the passenger cabin of the ship and worked autonomously.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabin

Verb

Accommodations and gathering spaces are closely grouped to keep people together, including the long, family-style tables for meals and board games, daily activities, and nightly happy hours hosted by the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Wedbush's Reese noted that Imax is grouped in with the theatrical exhibition space, which is traditionally a slow-growth, dividend-paying business.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

He was placed on probation and had to serve 50 hours of community service.

— Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Within the last few days, the Channahon Police Department also announced an officer allegedly used the Flock camera system for unauthorized purposes and placed the officer on administrative leave.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of place

Verb

On Tuesday, June 16th, Doyle was sitting in his car, typing the address of that day’s job into his phone, when a dozen or so armed federal agents suddenly swarmed his vehicle.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The note appears twice in handwriting and is typed again on the final report of well abandonment.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026