partitioning

n.	1.	An analysis into mutually exclusive categories.
	2.	Separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart.

Noun	1.	partitioning - an analysis into mutually exclusive categories Synonyms: breakdown
	2.	partitioning - the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart Synonyms: sectionalisation, sectionalization, segmentation, partition, division

analysis, analytic thinking, breakdown, resolution, resolving