division (Meaning)
division (n)
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
the act or process of dividing
an administrative unit in government or business
discord that splits a group
a league ranked by quality
(biology) a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category
(botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum
a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings
a group of ships of similar type
an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed
the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
division (n.)
The act or process of diving anything into parts, or the state of being so divided; separation.
That which divides or keeps apart; a partition.
The portion separated by the divining of a mass or body; a distinct segment or section.
Disunion; difference in opinion or feeling; discord; variance; alienation.
Difference of condition; state of distinction; distinction; contrast.
Separation of the members of a deliberative body, esp. of the Houses of Parliament, to ascertain the vote.
The process of finding how many times one number or quantity is contained in another; the reverse of multiplication; also, the rule by which the operation is performed.
The separation of a genus into its constituent species.
Two or more brigades under the command of a general officer.
Two companies of infantry maneuvering as one subdivision of a battalion.
One of the larger districts into which a country is divided for administering military affairs.
One of the groups into which a fleet is divided.
A course of notes so running into each other as to form one series or chain, to be sung in one breath to one syllable.
The distribution of a discourse into parts; a part so distinguished.
A grade or rank in classification; a portion of a tribe or of a class; or, in some recent authorities, equivalent to a subkingdom.
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division Sentence Examples
- The division of labor resulted in increased productivity.
- The company announced a plan to undergo a major division restructuring.
- The division of land among the heirs was a contentious issue.
- The division of responsibility was clearly specified in the job description.
- Political divisions often lead to conflict and instability.
- The division of powers between the different branches of government ensures checks and balances.
- The division of cells in a living organism is essential for growth and reproduction.
- The division of fractions in mathematics follows certain rules and procedures.
- The division of time zones around the world helps to coordinate global activities.
- The division of the play into acts and scenes aids in structuring the plot and pacing of the story.
FAQs About the word division
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The division of labor resulted in increased productivity.
The company announced a plan to undergo a major division restructuring.
The division of land among the heirs was a contentious issue.
The division of responsibility was clearly specified in the job description.
