Adsorption chromatography is defined as a type of chromatography in which separation occurs based on adsorption. Partition chromatography is a type of chromatography in which separation is based on partition. Adsorption chromatography is a liquid-solid extraction. Partition chromatography is a liquid-liquid extraction.
Column chromatography and Thin layer chromatography are examples of adsorption chromatography. Paper chromatography is an example of partition chromatography.