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divider

 
 
/dɪˈvaɪdər/ noun [C] WORKPLACE

Definition

a flat object that is used to separate parts of a room, different working areas, etc.: The office is a large, open-plan environment with desks and dividers. Portable sound-absorbent room dividers allow the area to be sectioned to suit your requirements.
an object that is used to separate particular pages or sections in a set of papers: Included with the package are four ring binders with dividers, index, and 'how to use' information. We sell printed and blank divider tabs online.
(Definition of divider noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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