Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
separator
Noun
/ˈsɛpəreɪtə/
Definition
A separator is an object or device that divides or sections something off from the rest.
Examples
- The food processor has a separator that helps to drain excess water.
- In programming, a comma often serves as a separator between different values.
- He used a fence as a separator to keep the garden sectioned off from the lawn.
Meaning
A separator can refer to a physical item that splits materials, categories, or concepts in various contexts, such as in machinery, computing, or everyday language.
Synonyms
- divider
- partition
- splitter
- delimiter
