In lang=en terms the difference between parameterize and compartmentalize
is that parameterize is to describe in terms of parameters while compartmentalize is to separate something into different categories or compartments.
As verbs the difference between parameterize and compartmentalize
is that parameterize is to describe in terms of parameters while compartmentalize is to separate something into different categories or compartments.
parameterize
English
Alternative forms
* parameterise, parametrise (UK)
* parametrize (US)
Verb
(parameteriz)
To describe in terms of parameters.
(computing) To rewrite (a database query, etc.) as a template into which parameters can be inserted.
Usage notes
*Dominant modern spelling in US.
compartmentalize
English
Alternative forms
* compartmentalise
Verb
(compartmentaliz)
To separate something into different categories or compartments.
Related terms
* compartmentalization
