1. (

• splitter ,
• divider ,

) a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics ;

2. (

• divider

) a person who separates something into parts or groups ;

3. (

• partition ,
• divider

) a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) ;

4. (

• divider ,

) a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements ;