"zoning" in the noun sense
1. zoning
dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
"zoning" in the verb sense
1. zone, district
regulate housing in of certain areas of towns
2. partition, zone
separate or apportion into sections
"partition a room off"
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