Division

/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of separating something into parts, or the state of being divided.

The division of the cake into equal slices was carefully planned.

A section or unit of a larger entity, especially in a military or organizational context.

He was promoted to the head of the marketing division last year.

A mathematical operation in which a number is divided by another.

In division, 20 divided by 4 equals 5.

A disagreement or difference of opinion among people or groups.

The division within the committee led to a heated debate.

From Middle English 'division', from Old French 'division', from Latin 'divisio', from 'dividere'.

division of labor

The assignment of different parts of a task to different people.

in division

Refers to the mathematical operation of division.

divisions of time

Segments into which time is separated, such as hours and minutes.

divide

To separate into parts or groups.

divisive

Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.

individual

A single human being as distinct from a group.

A term used informally to describe a conflict or split between groups.

The management's decision caused a division among the staff.

Referring to a division in a sports league or competition.

Our team just got bumped up to the higher division this season.