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   Di·vi·sion

   /dəˈviZHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated: "the division of the land into small fields" Similar dividingdividing upbreaking upbreakupcutting upcarving upseverancesplittingdissectionbisectioncleavingpartitioningseparationsegregationdisconnectiondetachment
   • ▪ the distribution of something separated into parts: "the division of his estates between the two branches of his family" Similar sharing outdividing upparceling outallocationallotmentapportionmentdistributiondispensationdisbursementsplitting upcarving upslicing upinformal:divvying updishing outOpposite integration
   • ▪ an instance of members of a legislative body separating into two groups to vote for or against a bill: "the new clause was agreed without a division"
   • ▪ the action of splitting the roots of a perennial plant into parts to be replanted separately, as a means of propagation: "the plant can also be easily increased by division in autumn"
   • ▪ the action of dividing a wider class into two or more subclasses.
   • 2. disagreement between two or more groups, typically producing tension or hostility: "a growing sense of division between north and south" Similar disunitydisunionconflictdiscorddisagreementdissensiondisaffectionestrangementalienationisolationdetachmentvariancedifferencedifference of opinionfeudbreachrupturesplitchasminformal:falling-outrare:scissionOpposite unity
   • 3. the process or skill of dividing one number by another: "no multiplication or division is necessary"
   • ▪ the process of dividing a matrix, vector, or other quantity by another under specific rules to obtain a quotient.
   • 4. each of the parts into which something is divided: "the main divisions of the book" Similar sectionsubsectionsubdivisionpartportionpiecebitsegmentslicefragmentchunkcomponentsharecompartmentcategoryclassgroupgroupingsetorderbatchfamily
   • ▪ a major unit or section of an organization, typically one handling a particular kind of work: "a retail division" Similar departmentbrancharmwingsectorsectionsubsectionsubdivisionsubsidiarydetachmentofficebureauoffshootsatelliteextension
   • ▪ a group of army brigades or regiments: "an infantry division"
   • ▪ a number of teams or competitors grouped together in a sport for competitive purposes according to such characteristics as ability, size, or geographic location: "the team will finish in fifth place in Division One"
   • ▪ a part of a county, country, or city defined for administrative or political purposes: "a licensing division of a district"
   • ▪ a part of a county or borough forming a parliamentary constituency: British "he was MP for the Lancaster division of North Lancashire"
   • ▪ a principal taxonomic category that ranks above class and below kingdom, equivalent to the phylum in zoology.
   • ▪ any subsidiary category between major levels of classification.
   • 5. a partition that divides two groups or things: "the villagers lived in a communal building and there were no solid divisions between neighbors" Similar dividing linedivideboundaryboundary lineborderlineborderpartitionmargindemarcation lineline of demarcationcutoff point

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French devisiun, from Latin divisio(n-), from the verb dividere (see divide).

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   • 1. divisionary adjective

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2. www.splashlearn.com › math-vocabulary › divisionWhat Is Division? Definition, Formula, Steps, Rule, Examples -...

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   Division is the process of splitting a number or an amount into equal parts. Learn the definition, properties, notations, long division method, examples and more!

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   A division is a piece of a whole, often with all divisions being equal in size. A division is also something used as a dividing line or mark between areas, such as a line of chalk on the sidewalk. Division can also be used figuratively to refer to a separation caused by a difference of opinion or disagreement, as in The division in our family ...

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   DIVISION definition: 1. the act of separating something into parts or groups, or the way that it is separated: 2. a…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdivision noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable, uncountable] a disagreement or difference in opinion, way of life, etc., especially between members of a society or an organization. We choose peace over hatred and division. division (in something) (over something) There are deep divisions in the party over the war.

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   Division is splitting into equal parts or groups. It is the result of "fair sharing". Example: there are 12 chocolates, and 3 friends want to share them, how do they divide the chocolates? 12 Chocolates Divided by 3. Answer: 12 divided by 3 is 4. They get 4 each. Symbols. ÷ / We use the ÷ symbol, or sometimes the / symbol to mean divide:

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   the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart. synonyms: partition, partitioning, sectionalisation, sectionalization, segmentation. see more. noun. the act or process of dividing. see more. noun.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIVISION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · A division is a significant distinction or argument between two groups, which causes the two groups to be considered as very different and separate. The division between the prosperous west and the impoverished east remains. [ + between/among] Synonyms: disagreement, split, breach, feud More Synonyms of division. 5. countable noun.