Zonation refers to the division of a region or space into specific zones or areas that have distinct features. Some synonyms for zonation include partitioning, segmentation, subdivision, division, and categorization. Partitioning is the act of dividing something into specific parts or sections, while segmentation involves dividing a whole into smaller units. Subdivision refers to the act of dividing a larger area into smaller and distinct zones, while division means splitting a larger area or region into different parts. Categorization is the process of organizing different zones into distinct categories based on their shared features or characteristics. All these synonyms imply the process of dividing a space based on specific criteria and grouping it into different zones or categories.